Beloved singer-songwriter Billy Marten has delivered a new song, “Crown,” a long-awaited recorded version of a live set staple.
This is Billie’s first release since releasing her fourth album ‘Drop Cherries’ last year, and comes just after a sold-out headline show at London’s Barbican, featuring freeform string group He performed on stage with Her Ensemble. A special orchestral rendition of her back catalogue.
Recorded in New York with Philip Weinrobe (Adrian Lenker, Cass McCombs, Tomberlin), “Crown” is a piece of warm tranquility, with Billie calling it “a song of longing, a song of accepting yourself for who you are.” , a true interlude.” .
Weinrobe said of the song’s production: “We created this song in a split second, elbow to elbow, in a circle, listening delicately to each other’s breathing, singing, and playing. It’s honestly magical. I hope you’re there. I wish I had. I’m grateful that I was able to record it.”
Listen to “Crown” and find out where you can see Billy live (supporting Ben Howard) this fall below.
October 2024
14 O2 Academy, Leeds
15 O2 City Hall, Newcastle
17 Brighton Center, Brighton
18 Bournemouth International Centre, Bournemouth
19 Swansea Arena, Swansea
21 Manchester Warehouse, Aviva Studios, Manchester
22 Eventim Apollo, London
23 Eventim Apollo, London
31 The Civic Hall, Wolverhampton
November 2024
01 Pavilions, Plymouth
03 Eventim Apollo, London
