aaamusic | On 14, Aug 2011

In contrast to their previous release, new single ‘Lesson No. 7’ is an intense and aggressive cut from the off that portrays Clock Opera’s depth and diversity in their song craft.  Along with Guy Connelly’s powerful vocal, the ferocious synths, punchy bass, explosive machine-gun snare and frenzied guitars give Lesson No. 7 a contagious and relentless energy that makes standing still impossible.

After their auspicious single ‘Belongings’ which made Record of the Week with Edith Bowman (BBC Radio 1) and John Kennedy (XFM), Zane Lowe’s (BBC Radio 1) Hottest Record in the World and full support from Huw Stephens (BBC Radio 1) when it was released back in June, Clock Opera will release their ‘Lesson No. 7’ EP on October 3rd on Moshi Moshi / Island Records.

Included on the EP is ‘Seven Hours‘, having already given a glimpse of their varied influences and abilities with their singles to date, Seven Hours heads in a completely new direction again and displays a gorgeous fragility and soaring, emotive beauty that is becoming a signature in their sound.

Alongside these 2 new songs, there is a very special world first to complete the package.  After the critical acclaim of his long awaited 2nd album, Tom Vek lends his unique production expertise to remix another artist for the very first time.

Tracklist:

1. Lesson No. 7
2. Seven Hours
3. Lesson No. 7 (Tom Vek Remix)

Clock Opera has been steadily building a reputation as purveyors of cerebral, original and utterly captivating music over the last year.  Alongside limited edition 7inch single releases on Kitsune and Moshi Moshi, they have supported the likes of Yeasayer and Everything Everything on their UK tours and received rapturous acclaim from their live performances at SXSW and most recently Field Day festival in London.

Their first headline show in almost a year will be on September 14th at Hoxton Bar & Kitchen in London, and their debut album is due in early 2012 on Moshi Moshi / Island Records.

Clock Opera live shows:

26/08 – Reading Festival (BBC Introducing Stage)
27/08 – Leeds Festival (BBC Introducing Stage)
14/09 – Hoxton Bar & Kitchen – London
18/09 – Southsea Festival – Portsmouth
22/09 – Mojo – Liverpool Music Week
23/09 – Cluny Two – Newcastle