Marsicans
Indie-pop quartet ‘Marsicans’ from Leeds, graced us with their new single ‘Pop-Ups’ (Sunny at the Weekend) last month, following on from other recent releases, including ‘Wake Up Freya’ and ‘Throw Ourselves In’. The song sticks to the boys’ feel-good vibe that we all associate with them and was definitely released just in time to be added to everyone’s summer playlists. The lyrics are witty and cheerful and were written to poke fun at pop-up ads and their false promises.
“I was watching a film online and got a pop-up ad along the lines of, ‘Wow, look how much money I’ve made’. It got me thinking about the people in life that make all these false promises to you and try and get you involved in their crazy schemes. Lyrically, the song is basically just poking fun at those characters.” – James Newbigging, Lead Vocals & Guitar
The song starts off with a cool wave of easiness, only James’ vocals over the guitar, inviting the listener in with the lyrics “I got a secret, wanna hear it?........So listen up and we can start.” The others then join in, progressively bringing in more and more vibrance and life, building up to a momentous chorus.
This track is sure to get a crowd on their feet and dancing, the boys once again striking gold with an infectious beat.
With another catchy chorus, on top of their infamous harmonies, the track only adds to the band’s seemingly endless list of success recently. Sold out shows on their March tour in venues all over the UK, the opening credits of ‘Made in Chelsea’, touring support slots for the likes of ‘Clean Cut Kid’, ‘Jaws', and many more. I actually managed to catch them supporting ‘Jaws’ in Edinburgh and they absolutely smashed it, I definitely can’t wait to hear this track live!
Since the track’s release, it has been glorious sunshine throughout the UK and I can only thank the boys for promising ‘it’ll always be sunny at the weekend’.
