Daniel and the Apocalypse

from Survival Triptych by Debris Discs

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Bass-heavy stomper 'Daniel and the Apocalypse’ is the follow up to debut single ‘Animals’ and takes Debris Discs in a much darker direction. The same palette of analogue synths, drum machines and guitars are churned into a swampy electronic brew, while the dreamy melodies and harmonies are now tinged with melancholy.

This track is an attempt to make sense of the seemingly doom-laden world around. It’s a survival technique that shuts out the noise, keeps loved ones close and concentrates on the day-to-day. The title is borrowed from Sir Isaac Newton – he believed the world could end in 2060, and as this new tumultuous decade begins some may agree. Debris Discs' song purports that we should side step the doom mongering and instead focus on the here and now.

Daniel and the Apocalypse is also the first part of an audio triptych that explores themes around hope and survival, to be released throughout the coming year.

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Let’s pull our blast door shut
Is this the end of days?
Is this the end of days?

Store all our faith in this hut
Deflect the gamma rays
Deflect the gamma rays

They’re running out of luck and we lose

When all we had was trust
They sold a better day
They sold a better day

They threw us under the bus
Whistled and walked away
Whistled and walked away

It came true
So I need you

Wait here, we’ve got a metal box for the radio
Stay here, we’ve got tins of food and alcohol
Lay here, ‘til we’re dust and bones

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from Survival Triptych, track released January 24, 2020

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Debris Discs High Peak District, UK

Cinematic/lo-fi/dreamy spare-bedroom pop. Synths + guitars + drum machines + stuff. Used to be in My Side of the Mountain and Coves & Caves.

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The Eagle Inn, 19 Collier Street, Salford, M3 7dw

Salford, UK

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