In anticipation of their highly awaited debut album, ‘Lost In A Rush of Emptiness,’ set to drop on September 22nd via Nettwerk, Dream-pop (indie-rock) South-London 5-piece Bleach Lab has recently released a powerful new single entitled “Smile For Me.” Produced by Catherine Marks, the album has already generated significant buzz with the release of teaser singles “Counting Empties” and “All Night.”
With “Smile For Me,” frontperson Jenna Kyle fearlessly addresses the pervasive issue of sexual harassment, drawing inspiration from her own experiences, the lyrics unabashedly confront the culprits and offenders. On the new single, frontperson Jenna Kyle shares:
“Lyrically, This was one of the most empowering but challenging songs to write on the album. The theme for ‘Smile For Me’ is of my own experience of sexual harassment, as well as experiences I know far too many women suffer themselves. Something I hear so often as a woman in public is being told to ‘cheer up, love’, if I’m not immediately, positively responsive to an unknown person’s advances. It’s completely deflating, infuriating and humiliating. The lyrics are intentionally directed at the culprits and offenders, words I would be too afraid to say in the moment if not for fear of the reaction.”
The track features a newfound collaborative energy that undoubtedly permeates throughout the album, adding an extra layer of depth and cohesion between the band. Accompanying this single release is a live recording in session take on the track for VOLT, we will link below.
Bleach Lab possesses a clear artistic vision, and with the support and collaboration of acclaimed producer Catherine Marks (known for her work with PJ Harvey, Boygenius, and The Big Moon), they have meticulously crafted a unique sonic identity that authentically channels their profound emotions. As a transformative milestone, the band has come together to record in the same room, igniting an electrifying energy that permeates their music.
21-23rd July | Southwold, Suffolk | Latitude festival
23rd July | Emo, IE | Forest Festival
20th – 21st Oct | Rotterdam, NL | Left of the Dial festival
27 Oct | Amsterdam | London Calling Festival
28th Oct | Paris, FR | Supersonic
Fri, 3rd | Belfast | Ulster Sports Club
Sat, 4th | Dublin | The Grand Social
Mon 6th | Birmingham | Hare And Hounds
Tue 7th | Nottingham | Bodega Social Club
Weds, 8th | Manchester | Canvas
Fri, 10th | Glasgow | Stereo
Sat, 11th | Liverpool | District
Sun, 12th | Leeds | Brudenell Social Club
Tues, 14th | Bristol | Thekla
Weds, 15th | Brighton | Patterns
Thurs, 16th | London | Scala
Pre-Order Lost In a Rush Of Emptiness by Bleach Lab HERE
