From V I S I T O R into 2025
After the enormously successful 2024 return of UNTIL THE RIBBON BREAKS with their critically lauded masterpiece V I S I T O R, the act returns on with “2025” – an electronic-pop song penned by frontman Pete Lawrie Winfield over a decade ago.
The uniquely predictive composition unpacks seemingly science fictional images of a world that Winfield foresaw as “filled with alienation and isolation because of technology – leaving us feeling more alone than ever before.”
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Although never officially released, “2025” became an instant fan favorite in concert, with an early version on YouTube earning more than 353k views. The track’s new incarnation frames the original lyrics in a contemporary arrangement that is enhanced by Winfield’s notably confident and commanding vocal performance. “Re-recording the song was quite nice and even a bit nostalgic,” he says. “The words don’t make me feel existential dread any more.” In fact, Winfield notes that “2025” is more bittersweet than bleak.
“There’s a part of the song where I say, ‘I think I’ll marry a stranger that I met online,’ which is exactly what I’m about to do in real life. The song seems like a doomsday prophecy, but it has an upside. We can control the narrative of technology if we want.”
The release of “2025” follows the release of a limited edition vinyl edition of V I S I T O R. Fans who buy a copy of the album will have a chance to receive a special gift from Winfield: A one-of-a-kind handmade turntable.
“These songs were not originally intended to take the shape of an album. I simply started to write and record them out of a desire to recapture the joy of making music,”
Rounding out the years were a pair of high-profile live gigs. First was a triumphant acoustic performance at the British Music Embassy showcase during the prestigious SXSW Music Festival. Finally, UTRB took to the iconic Dreamland Margate stage in Kent, England for the Margate Summer Series on June 8. The event featured a performance by drum’n’bass legends Rudimental. The Margate Summer Series is part of the iconic “Soundcrash” UK concert series, bringing epic music acts to local outdoor parks.
“I cannot recall ever feeling so joyful after a show… It will go down as one of the great moments of my life.”
Look for Winfield to continue his creative renaissance well into 2025 with several new UTRB singles and a host of new collaborations with rising young artists.
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