Track of the week... Francis Lung - A Selfish Man

We're kicking off our 'Track of the week' segment this week with a real stunner, it's Francis Lung's latest track off his first official single "A Selfish Man". The song itself is out 16th of January on Atelier Ciseaux with a B-Side  - "Tsunami Blues (Cause of Me)". So after the sudden split of Wu Lyf - which we're still getting over like a wife who left us - fans were wondering where they could listen to music of the same quality. We had Los Porcos' début release (which he is a member of) and Ellery's track too, but something was still missing.

2014 opens up with this track and we just can't believe what a breath of fresh air it is, the track starts off so simplistic yet just so elegant, the clicks and light guitars welcome you into a track then bursts out into something that wouldn't seem out of place during summer evenings partying with a few chums sipping crisp cider. The track really does behold some sharp melodies and gorgeous vocals from Francis, he really is a diamond hidden amongst the rest of his ex band. And speaking of that band you can hear that he is possibly singing about them here? Just listen to the chorus ...

"When everything becomes too much
You have to leave, abandoning was not the plan
But I don't wanna know you
Or wanna understand
I can let you go
Cause I'm a selfish man".

The now ex members of said band have rarely spoken about what happened, but now it seems like we have closure. That aside, Francis Lung has given us one of the best tracks to start off 2014 with. I doth my hat to you sir!

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Francis Lung (ex Wu Lyf) unveils "A Selfish Man"

Ex member of one of the best bands of 2012 - Wu Lyf - has unveiled a new solo track. Francis Lung has uploaded a brand new track for you all to hear, it's still got some pop sensibilities that his past band had, but also has a slither of summertime buried in the sweet melodies.

The "A Selfish Man" 7" is out on Jan 16 on Atelier Ciseaux b/w "Tsunami Blues (Cause of Me)"

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Wu Lyf - where are they now?

After the sudden demise of the Heavy-Pop band their fans were hoping it was all lies and there would be another album. Alas, they have really gone their own ways. However, we've got the next best thing, all of the projects that have formed out of the split in one place!

Francis McClung:
Wu's old Bass player (Tom) has a solo track of his own, under the alias of "Francis McClung", you can check out "Age Limits" below! An old version has been on the net for a while, but as soon as Dave Jay (who worked with Wu Lyf) got hold of it he had to spice it up. You can check it out below!

Los Porcos:
Bassist Tom McClung and guitarist Evans Kati have formed a new band with some of the guys from FAMY, the result? Los Porcos, it's got everything Jazz, Funk, Alternative and a dash of the Tropical vibes too! You can stream all of their tracks just below!

Ellery James Roberts:
The gruff vocals of Ellery return! The former frontman has released solo material via Tumblr. According to one post, the song "Kerou's Lament" was "scripted/produced & sang lonesome in London spring time" and features uncleared samples of Clams Casino, Daniel Pinchbeck, and Lil B, Check the sweet, heartstring-tugging, concrete-soul track below.

Ménage à Trois:
With little information as to their identities, aside from the connection with Wu Lyf's Joseph Manning (also of Los Porcos), you can guarantee that their début cassette will sell out in no time.

And not forgetting, the track that ended it all! "Triumph" by Wu Lyf - RIP, "I LOVE YOU FOREVER"