New York, NY (Top40 Charts) Ferris & Sylvester -- the 2020 AmericanaUK Emerging Artist winners -- have released a live video for their new single 'I Should Be On A Train', the title track of their forthcoming EP out October 2nd via LAB Records.
The live video has been filmed during lockdown at London's Streatham Space Project. The video captures the intimacy and intoxicating energy of a Ferris & Sylvester live show, even in an empty venue. WATCH HERE.
"It felt so good to play as a band," says Issy Ferris and Archie Sylvester. "This song came to life at home, in the comfort of our studio. We would usually play around with a song on tour, try out a few ideas and let it come to life. This time was different. But hitting that first chorus live with drums, electric guitar, lights and cameras felt very special. We can't wait to play it on our tour next year."
Ferris & Sylvester released 'I Should Be On A Train' and the official video earlier this month. The explosive blues ballad is written, recorded and produced by the band and follows the musings of a woman planning her escape, but not having the courage to leave the one she loves.
The track has been quick to draw great praise, including strong support from Bob Harris on his
Radio 2 show, while it led BBC Introducing to feature the band as their 'Artist Of The Week'. Ferris & Sylvester were featured as 'Legends Of The Future' by Sunday People and the song has continued to received critical praise from the likes of American Songwriter,
Maverick Magazine and many more.
The upcoming new five-track EP 'I Should Be On A Train' captures Ferris & Sylvester's unique blend of blues, Americana and folk, whilst also seeing them expand on their sound. The other songs on 'I Should Be On A Train' range from the wistfully psychedelic "Knock You Down," to the modal riffs and spine-tingling harmonies on "Good Man," and real-time reflections of "Everyone is Home," culminating with a stunning rendition of The Beatles' "With A
Little Help From My Friends," which grew out of Ferris & Sylvester's lockdown live streams where they made a weekly practice of sharing new covers with fans.
After amassing some 7 million streams on the back of their previous two EPs and singles, supporting the likes of Robert Plant,
George Ezra and
Eric Clapton (at Hyde Park), and playing festival stages at Glastonbury, The Great Escape and Isle of Wight, 2020 was to be a breakout year for Ferris & Sylvester. The first two months of the year saw them winning the Americana UK award and touring
Europe with Jade Bird. And then things ground to a halt.
'I Should Be On A Train' finds Ferris & Sylvester thriving in the world's state of transition, taking the opportunity to explore new territories, spurred on by the success of the past and looking forward to the future.
'I Should Be On A Train' will be available digitally and on limited edition 12" vinyl. Pre-save/pre-order the album: fanlink.to/ISBOAT
2020 shows may be on hold, but Ferris & Sylvester have rescheduled several US dates for 2021. See below for a full itinerary.
FERRIS & SYLVESTER 2021 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES:
March 25 - Los Angeles, CA - Hotel Cafe
March 27 - Chicago, IL - Martyr's
March 30 - Nashville, TN - High Watt
April 1 - Washington, DC - Songbyrd
April 2 - New York City, NY - Rockwood
Music Hall
April 3 - Toronto, OR -
Drake Hotel
'I SHOULD BE ON A TRAIN' TRACK LISTING:
1. I Should Be On A Train
2. Knock You Down
3. Everyone Is Home
4. Good Man
5. With A
Little Help From My Friends
