The Duke Spirit are a much under-rated group.
To many, the band were simply part of the Noughties indie bubble, but in reality their material cuts much deeper than some press-driven trend.
A much-loved phenomenon, the band's long-awaited new album 'KIN' finds The Duke Spirit going full circle. Simon Raymonde – Bella Union boss and former Cocteau Twin – returns as producer, re-starting a relationship that fuelled the band's debut album.
As a result, 'KIN' feels both refreshed and entirely familiar. Out on May 6th, the group will trail material with a series of intimate live shows.
Clash is able to premiere 'Wounded Wing', and it's a subtle offering from the band. Boasting guests vocals from guest vocalist Mark Lanegan and piano by Simon Raymonde, it's a moving, intriguing, and poetic work, one that wrings out fresh detail.
Check out the video below.
Catch The Duke Spirit live at the following shows:
May
6 London Kingston Banquet (acoustic 6pm)
9 Brighton Resident (acoustic 6:30pm)
11 London Rough Trade (full band 7pm)
12 Southsea Pie & Vinyl (acoustic 7pm)
Photo Credit: Steve Gullick
