Formation
Powerful People
New Single Out Now.
“Master crafters of sweaty, hook-filled, cowbell-clanging dance-pop tipped for great things.” – FACT
“A thumping, politically-charged range of tracks bursting with ferocious energy and tales of a despondent youth.” – Notion
“A band able to whip punk, pop, disco, guitars and a hi-tempo live edge into a repertoire of genuine songs.” – Mixmag
“Channelling Bowie and Iggy for their house-y freestyles.” – NME
“One of pop’s brightest prospects in yonks.” – DIY
“They tap into the avant-funk action of Dinosaur L, Liquid Liquid and their postdisco/no wave ilk.” – The Guardian
“London twins fashion politically charged post-punk grooves.” – Q
Formed by brothers Will and Matt Ritson, FORMATION’s life-affirming blend of disco grooves, punk attitude and vehement social insight builds towards its ultimate statement as the new single ‘Powerful People’ previews the release of their eagerly anticipated debut album ‘Look At The Powerful People’ on March 3rd.
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The news comes shortly after FORMATION completed a UK tour as guests to Jagwar Ma.
‘Powerful People’ burns with a foreboding atmosphere as hypnotic loops, swooping synths and boisterous percussion all build towards a climactic finale.
“’Powerful People’ is about wanting to connect with people,” explains Will Ritson. “It’s a call to the masses from an alienated young man who is seeing all the people in the same situation as myself – the outsiders , the lost and the hopeless. It’s about wanting to unite all these people and encourage ourselves towards something better with a positive outlook.”
The track’s video reiterates that theme with a celebratory video featuring the UK Bike Life collective. The first music video to be directed by Mike Skinner, it depicts Will Ritson and Formation performing the track as bikers accelerate past and perform mesmerising tricks.
Produced by Leon Vynehall and Ben Baptie, ‘Look At The Powerful People’ demonstrates that FORMATION’s forward-thinking sonics have evolved to reach their full potential. In addition to the new single, other highlights such as ‘On The Board’ and ‘A Friend’ capture FORMATION’s irrepressible and bass-heavy cocktail of dirty dance rhythms which pound with the fiery energy of their live performances. At the other extreme, ‘Blood Red Hand’ is an understated, slow-burning anthem and the closing track ‘Ring’ offers something entirely different with a dreamy, piano-orientated approach closing the album on an upbeat high.
In addition to the new tracks, the album also features fresh new productions of some of the key singles from FORMATION’s journey to date in the shape of ‘Pleasure’ and ‘Drugs’.
Inspired by artists as diverse as Sly and the Family Stone, John Maus, Fugazi, David Bowie, Iggy Pop, Herbie Hancock, Theo Parrish, Beastie Boys, Pantera and Ornette Coleman, FORMATION have built a cult following as well as exponential critical acclaim including a nomination for Best Newcomer at the NME Awards.
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