PENCIL release new single 'Wingman', out today (Oct 28th) via STATE51

The Big Moon/Our Girl's Soph Nathan joins band

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“The band are part of a fresh wave of energy in the city’s music scene…bold, uncompromising artistry” Clash Magazine

London five-piece pencil release brand new single ‘Wingman’, out today (October 28th) via State51.

Following the departure of bandmate Cai Burns, pencil now welcomes new guitarist Soph Nathan (Our Girl, The Big Moon), with both Cai and Soph featuring on their latest release. ‘Wingman,’ a song about endings, beginnings and the contours of life between, was recorded with Polly Mackey (Art School Girlfriend), and mixed by Luciano Rossi (mui zyu), signalling a ceremonial passing of the torch as the band enter a brand new phase in their development.

Riding the crest of a wave of exciting London bands bringing back a sense of romance and melodicism, pencil have already graced festivals and venues across the UK and Europe with their ensemble synergy, building a reputation as an enthralling and unmissable live act with packed-out shows at Green Man and The Great Escape.

Marking the follow-up to acclaimed six-track EP ‘Bohemian Clutter’ released earlier this year, pencil have already attracted widespread attention touring with The Japanese House, as well as drawing praise from key press champions The Independent, DIY, Dork, The Line Of Best Fit, So Young, Clash, Rough Trade and La Blogotheque, and BBC 6 Music airplay (Deb Grant, Tom Ravenscroft, Marc Riley - live session, Gideon Coe).

Speaking ahead of their release, the group stated: “‘Wingman’ is a song about endings, beginnings and the spaces in between."

pencil’s ’Wingman’ is out now via State51 and available on all digital platforms. 

Photo Credit: Reem Mitten

pencil are Coco Inman (violin), Dom Potts (bass), Kamran Khan (acoustic guitar + vocals), Thomas Fiquet (drums), Soph Nathan (electric guitar + vocals)

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Live Dates

19th November - The Lexington, London w/ LOLA + Art School Girlfriend (DJ)