26th November, 2024
04th July, 2020Following the release of the efferverscent Long Life, Waiting For Smith aka Harry Lloyd unveils Lines Of Love, emphasizing that in times of doubt, often all we need is a compassionate ear.
Produced by Andy Wright and Gavin Goldberg (Eurythmics, Annie Lennox, Massive Attack, Natalie Imbruglia, Jeff Beck), Lines of Love was inspired by a long-distance phone call walking around King Cross at night. The song is a plea for someone to hold on through a difficult time in their life, to know you will always be there for them, no matter what, and that everything - even the hardest times - will pass eventually.
Says Lloyd, "I want people to feel hopeful when listening to "Lines Of Love", to dance carefree and even raise their hands in an almost tribal sense of unity. We can overcome the speed bumps on the road, our lives and our relationships and that is surely where the good stuff comes from - out of the struggle."
Glowing tones and mellow melodies emit an almost therapeutic sensation, steadily building into an undeniably catchy chorus. Through organic instrumentation and beautifully soothing vocals, the sun-soaked “Lines of Love” shimmers with authenticity, resulting in the perfect concoction of gentle indie folk.
The Brit singer who goes by the name of Waiting For Smith is actually singer/songwriter/musician Harry Lloyd. Formerly a ski instructor in the French Alps, Lloyd broke his back in two places during avalanche training. Wondering whether he’d survive in the helicopter on the way to the hospital, he had an epiphany that if he was ok, he should dedicate his life to music. After spending a year in bed recuperating and learning to play guitar, he formed Waiting For Smith, named after endlessly waiting for their original drummer Smith, who always failed to show.
Click on the link below to listen to the song ‘Lines of Love:
