Photo Credit: THE UPPER HAND
Song Review In Association With Oliver Clatworthy Music
Involving Music are pleased to share the maiden music review in collaboration with Oliver Clatworthy Music.
This is a big deal as it’s the first of the forthcoming Battle of the Bands winners that will be released, with recording underway for the four 2024 winners due for release in the New Year.
The Upper Hand were also nominated as ‘Devon’s Best New Artist’ over hundreds of entries at the annual Devon Music Awards by MIDI TV in January 2024.
Press Release:
The Upper Hand are thrilled to announce the release of their New Debut single, “Mistakes”.
It is available on all major streaming platforms starting 22nd November.
Recorded by R&K Systems, it was mixed and mastered by Lawrence Chaplin.
THE SONG
“Mistakes” is an Indie Rock track that showcases the band’s powerful energy and unique sound. Mistakes was the second original song the band created pulling together each member’s influences to create a song that truly encapsulates their style. Aaron wrote the lyrics whilst on holiday a few years ago as an homage to the phrase ‘carpe noctem,’ Latin for ‘seize the night,’; the name of the boat he saw whilst cruising the canals of Amsterdam. Mistakes will be ‘The Upper Hands’ First ever studio release, recorded with R&K Systems and Mixed and mastered by Lawrence Chaplin.
“For me I see “Mistakes” as a song about freedom, impulse and embracing one’s inner desire to dice with all the things we shouldn’t just because we can. I wanted to write a song that encapsulates a newly formed group of young lads that feel ready to break out into the musical world together and embrace all the chaotic shenanigans that we’ll be sure to encounter, because that’s what we’re into!”
-Aaron Samuel The lead singer
THE BAND
Since debuting in August 2022, Exeter and Torquay-based indie rock band The Upper Hand has been rising rapidly in the Devon music scene. The band consists of four members: Aaron on lead vocals and rhythm guitar, Harvey on lead guitar, Alfie on bass, and Tom on the drums. The Upper Hand’s first full year together has been marked by notable accolades.
In July 2023, they won the ‘East Devon Battle of the Bands’ competition, signalling their intent to lead at the forefront of Devon’s music scene. This was followed by their recent triumph winning ‘Devon’s Best New Artist’ over hundreds of entries at the annual Devon Music Awards by MIDI TV in January 2024.
Find out more about ‘The Upper Hand’ through their EPK.
CONTACT FOR PRESS
theupperhand@gmail.com – 07743515189 – 07801443453
