Continuing to explore a myriad of art-rock, pop, and indie, moving mirrors have released, ‘Never Going Back Now,” the first single off their upcoming summer debut EP.
‘Never Going Back Now’ epitomises moving mirror’s path from fresh-faced greenhorns to nuanced songwriters, utilising their personal connection to all corners of the UK, and their wildly varied music tastes. The lyrical inspiration for the latest single from the London-based outfit is the often sore subject of yearning for romantic love to return back into a long term relationship. ‘Never Going Back Now’ is neither happy nor sad, but rather reflective as shown through a smattering of clever wordplay and twists on common adages; call it “love language”. The gothic allure of the guitar riffs, along with the dark lyrical content formidably delivered by lead singer Sophie Lentle, is in direct contrast to the raw energy coming from Nick Jones’s powerful, driving drum grooves.
“It’s not a conventional heartbreak song but also not an overly uplifting one, so it was a cool challenge to try and capture the specific emotions of the lyrics within the style and balance of the instrumentation itself as well,” the band said of ‘Never Going Back Now’. “The inclusion of the backing vocals in the track choruses, for example, make things more rhythmic in contrast to the verses which sound a bit more melancholic thanks to the guitars, so it was a creative challenge in the studio to try and get this balance just right but actually a really enjoyable process.” moving mirrors formed in late-2022 after meeting through online musician search apps and through other musician compadres. Having been actively involved in the music scenes in their respective cities, the five-piece believe each location adds its own little spark to create moving mirrors’ kaleidoscopic alternative sound. Whether that be the atmospheric percussion from Bristol, the rich history of rock and folk from Liverpool, or even guitarist Christo McCracken’s active involvement in the Norwich experimental DIY scene, influence is aplenty for the (now) East London-based unit. The band’s first singles ‘Wilder State of Mind’ and ‘Borderline’ were released early-2023, with well-received live performances taking place across London throughout the year. Third single ‘Second Hand Lover’ landed in summer 2023 and received acclaim from grassroots blogs, cementing the band to be one to watch heading into this year.
