His Lordship - His Lordship [CD]

Format: CD
Catalogue No.: PSYCHED018CD
Barcode: 5063176026422
Release Date: 26 Jan 2024
Genre: Rock

“A thrilling 30-minute debut which variously nods towards ‘50s rockabilly, chart bound new wave, surf instrumentals, post-punk and scorching millennial garage rock.” Mojo

“Dynamic duo rip it up on ferocious debut” Uncut

His Lordship are a maximum rock’n’roll duo comprising of James Walbourne (guitars/vocals) and Kristoffer Sonne (drums/vocals) who have been described as the most exciting live band to emerge from the UK in the last 20 years. Formed in London in 2021 the group finally announce the release of their debut album via Psychonaut Sounds/Integral on Friday 26th January 2024.

Co-produced by David Wrench (XX, Hot Chip, Courtney Barnett etc) and mixed by Wrench and Tchad Blake (the Black Keys, Arctic Monkeys etc) the albums twelve original songs weigh in at just over thirty minutes.

In a full page 'Mojo Rising’ feature in the new February 2024 issue of Mojo James Walbourne states: “This band absolutely has a mission and that’s to rip people’s heads off with blistering rock’n’roll. It’s something we haven’t seen for way too long.”

The bands debut single ‘All Cranked Up’ - described by Mojo as “a collision of Johnny Burnette and Slaughter & The Dogs” was voted single of the week on 6 Music’s Round Table and spent 6 weeks play-listed at the station.

For live shows His Lordship become a three-piece adding Dave Page (of the Pretenders) on bass and have played two sold out UK tours to-date which have culminated with London shows at the 100 Club, Garage and Lafayette. The bands live agent Ian Huffam at X-Ray touring is currently booking a UK tour for May ‘24 followed by festival appearances over the summer and a run of US shows in September/October.

The bands press officer Barbara Charone has reviews set to run in every music monthly plus features including at least one national broadsheet.

The band support the album release with a week of in-store appearances and signing sessions at:
Friday 26th Jan - Rough Trade - Bristol
Saturday 27th Jan - Truck - Oxford
Monday 29th Jan - Rough Trade - Nottingham
Tuesday 30th Jan - Action - Preston
Wednesday 31st Jan - Rough Trade East - London
Friday 2nd Feb - The Social - London - private invite album launch

The vinyl album is available as on both limited edition clear vinyl as well as standard black vinyl - both featuring printed inner sleeves - whilst the CD edition comes in an eco-friendly card wallet with 12 page booklet.

His Lordship
His Lordship

Psychonaut Sounds
1. All Cranked Up
2. Buzzkill
3. Joyboy
4. The Repenter
5. Rock Fall Echo Dust
6. Cat Call
7. Jackie Works For The NHS
8. I’m So Bored Of Being Bored
9. Pixelated Polly
10. I Am In Amsterdam
11. My Brother Is An Only Child
12. I Live In The City

All songs Walbourne/Sonne
Published by Downtown Music / Copyright Control

Produced by His Lordship and David Wrench
Mixed by David Wrench and Tchad Blake