Having spent the past year establishing himself as one of the UK’s most exciting new global artists, Bradley Simpson powers into an epic 2025 by sharing his new single ‘Carpet Burn’. The track previews the February 28th release of his eagerly anticipated debut solo album ‘The Panic Years’.
‘Carpet Burn’ perfectly encapsulates Bradley’s timeless, confessional singer-songwriter style which finds harmony between contemporary sounds and a warm 70s-tinged aesthetic. While the lyrics capture the essence of universal heartfelt emotions as he exposes his vulnerability by revealing his own authentic experiences in the song.
Bradley Simpson says, “‘Carpet Burn’ was the first song I wrote when I got to New York to write the album and it always felt really special. It’s a song about wanting more time with someone special to you, and it came around really quickly. I wrote it in my hotel room in about half an hour and took it into the studio the next day. The main bulk of the finished song was done on that first day. I’ve been playing it at shows for the past few months and hearing the fans singing the words back without the song even being released has blown my mind so I’m excited for them to have the song!”
As with the previous singles ‘Cry At The Moon’, ‘Picasso’, ‘Daisies’ and ‘Always Like This’, the album ‘The Panic Years’ achieves a rare blend of qualities. Taking in touches of indie-rock, Americana, ‘80s synth and psychedelia, the songs also sparkle with pop addictiveness. Lyrically, the songs go far deeper into Bradley’s personal experiences: life, love, lust and learning – a diaristic collection of rite-of-passage moments that fans will instantly connect to.
‘The Panic Years’ is available to pre-order HERE. A striking eco-coloured revinyl is the pick of the album’s physical formats, while his official store offers a selection of signed items.
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