Roses In Chains from Toyah Willcox
Renowned artist Toyah Willcox’s latest single, ‘Roses In Chains’ is a captivating collaboration with her long-time writing partner Simon Darlow, and features the legendary Robert Fripp, adding his signature guitar to the production.
‘Roses In Chains’ emerged through collaborative song-writing sessions between Wilcox and Darlow, crafting a song that delves into the intense dynamics of human relationships. “The idea behind the song is the intensity of relationships; nothing is plain sailing, but bonds are unbreakable” Willcox explained. This theme of enduring connections is powerfully conveyed through both the music and the lyrics.
The single showcases the unique synergy between both them and Fripp. “Musically, we aim for our life experiences to add up to one,” the singer said, highlighting the trio’s diverse backgrounds: her roots in punk, Fripp’s eclectic genre-spanning career, and Darlow’s history of pop success. This convergence of influences is evident in the rich, textured sound of ‘Roses In Chains’, that follows in the footsteps of the pairings previous collaborative success, 2021’s charting album Posh Pop (#22 Official Album Chart). A standout feature of the song is their dual voices, symbolising the sometimes painful yet inseparable nature of deep relationships. “I asked Simon to sing with me to represent how sometimes two people cannot be apart, even if it hurts, that there is a symbiotic relationship.” Willcox explained.
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Toyah & Robert are thrilled to be No.1 in The Heritage Charts with Roses In Chains.
Toyah’s blog for June is available to read at toyahwillcox.com. Lots direct from Toyah, including the news that Cherry Red are keen to make a physical release of Roses In Chains available.
• Saturday Song: World In Action – Watch… • Toyah & Robert: UpBeat Moments (and Isle Of Wight – Heroes) – Watch… • Toyah & Robert’s Sunday Lunch – Roses In Chains – Watch… (Image © Toyah Willcox)
Toyah & Robert have just completed their set at Glastonbury‘s Field Of Avalon stage, following the premiere of today’s Sunday Lunch and a great live performance of Roses In Chains… Click blow to watch/listen to Sunday Lunch and here for Glastonbury photos.
Roses In Chains, Toyah’s new single is out now! The video premieres on Facebook / YouTube at 11am, Saturday 22nd June. (Photo © Toyah Willcox)
Toyah releases Roses In Chains in just five days… See a preview of the video at Facebook and Instagram. Pre-save the single by clicking below.
Toyah will release a new single, Roses In Chains on Friday 21st June 2024 in time for Toyah second consecutive year of appearing on the bills of the legendary Glastonbury Festival and Isle of Wight Festival.
This captivating new song is a collaboration with her long-time writing partner Simon Darlow, and features the legendary Robert Fripp, adding his signature guitar to the production.
Roses In Chains emerged through collaborative song-writing sessions between Toyah and Simon, crafting a song that delves into the intense dynamics of human relationships. “The idea behind the song is the intensity of relationships; nothing is plain sailing, but bonds are unbreakable” Toyah explains. This theme of enduring connections is powerfully conveyed through both the music and the lyrics.
• Pre save the song now by clicking on the digital cover. See further details at toyahwillcox.com.
• Toyah At Home: June 2024 + Single Announcement – Watch… • Toyah & Robert: UpBeat Moments – Watch… • Toyah & Robert’s Sunday Lunch – Welcome To The Jungle – Watch… (Image © Toyah Willcox)
