Phonseca Embrace Postivity on Single & Video “English Night” [Premiere]

Phonseca brings together Bristol’s much-respected keys/synth player Matthew O’Connor and Swedish vocalist Kristina Sheppard.

In addition to Phonseca, Matthew has composed Library Music where his work has been synched on primetime TV like BBC1’s – The One Show, Channel 5 programs and National TV in most of Europe. This was the catalyst for first writing with Kristina, initially working on songs for a Disney project, which followed a chance meeting at a wedding fayre, where they had stalls directly opposite each other.

Now, five years after releasing their debut album Between A Dream, the Bristol synthpop duo have returned with their second album, Everything Lasts Forever, a joyous, upbeat record which picks up where Between A Dream with the band embracing more of a synth-pop feel than its acclaimed predecessor.

Alongside the album, Phonseca have released their new single, “English Night.” The single is a joyous, upbeat electro-pop track that is laced with positive synth moods and soaring, uplifting vocals.

On “English Night,” O’Connor states:

“‘English Night’ is the most optimistic song we’ve ever written. It is Bizarre Inc meets Sophie Ellis Bexter with a dash of St Etienne. I’ve always wanted to pay some kind of homage to clubland as it has inspired me so much over the years. The middle section is my favourite part of the entire album, a real hands in the air moment. I can still recall the exact moment Kristina came up with it, jaw dropping, it gets me every time.”

Everything Lasts Forever is out now through Old Bad Habits, and you can pick up your copy here.