With the song of the summer in the palm of his hands, Alan Carberry’s plans to release in 2019 were thrown off by the pandemic. However, now the timing is right, and the volume is up, ‘Not Me’ is live for all to listen.
The single is the first to be released from the upcoming EP ‘Sitting Pretty.’ Due to be released in March 2022 with limited edition vinyl copies, marking the start of his 2022 Scottish tour playing at some of Scotland’s top local venues.
A favourite amongst Perth musos, Carberry has recently revelled in the success of touring with Cabbage with Real Life Entertainment, supporting Kyle Falconer, and writing and recording a 4-track EP. He takes inspiration from the likes of Mac DeMarco, Pete Docherty and Devendra Banhart. A mighty music taste, if we do say so.
Defining his own sound, Carberry combines indie-rock, psychedelic and folk into his sound. Known in the Fair City for his ability to jump between captivating acoustic sets and invigorating performances with a full electric band, Carberry is a true local artist.
You can catch Alan Carberry performing live at Perth’s Myths & Legends on Hogmanay alongside The Purple Felts. A perfect way to bring in the new year, and you are sure to hear a stellar performance of the new single ‘Not Me.’
Alan Carberry himself commented on the release:
“We keep laughing because this was meant to come out in 2019. It was meant to be the sound of the summer. I just wasn’t ready to release it, then a few things got delayed, and then the pandemic. I knew when I was going to do it; I wanted to do it properly. So I’ve managed to create my own music video for this song, made up of montages and videos of my friends, times we’ve had together over the past few years, and some of the recordings that happened at TPOT Studios. I wanted to wait until the right time, until people could really enjoy it. We follow this with a 4-track EP in March and also a tour. It’s a really exciting time”
“Not me” is a song I wrote a few years ago about taking things too far. It is a song about an insatiable appetite for everything in life that is not good for one’s health. It is a song about heartbreak and despair but is delivered with a wry smile. The juxtaposition between the desperation of the lyrics and the jangly upbeat tone of the music creates a unique feeling akin to a life lesson that I can’t quite remember. I feel the song has a sense of humour; it remains upbeat and honest whilst dealing with some of the darker sides of life.”
The track is accompanied by a home video-style music video which sees a montage of raw clips filmed by Carberry and friends over the years. Combined with behind-the-scenes footage of his recording sessions at TPOT Studios here in Perth.
On Wednesday 22nd December, Carberry will premiere the video, alongside ‘Not Me’ on his official Facebook page. Celebrating the track’s release onto all major streaming and download platforms.
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Single artwork designed by Eilidh Gover.
Produced by Robin Evans.
