John Joseph Brill has a tendency towards soul-bearing honesty, towards heart-yearning melody.
A true original, new single 'False Names' is a case in point. Easy on the ear but devastating in its approach, he explains:
“It's a song about a best mate, a tremendous, beautiful, flawed best mate who I wouldn't change for the world and how a mate like that can take you rampaging around a town and make all the darkness and nonsense disappear.”
Out this week, Clash has nabbed a quick – and previously unheard – preview from the songwriter. Covering Smashing Pumpkins' tender hymn '1979' he peels away the glossy production to reveal something tender and heartfelt.
Check it out now.
'False Names' will be released on March 18th.
