Overmono, the Welsh electronic duo of brothers Tom and Ed Russell, have announced their second album, Pure Devotion. Due out August 7 on XL Recordings, the follow-up to their 2023 debut Good Lies features Ruthven, Kindora, Rock Floyd, and John Joseph Holt. Today, the duo released a lead single, “Lockup,” which retools Birmingham post-punk group Fast Relief’s “What A Waste” into a driving, four-on-the-floor club track. Give it a spin below.
In a press statement, Overmono said they wanted Pure Devotion to highlight the physicality of the studio process, and encompass the array of hands-on, delightfully kooky techniques they used to create the sounds across the album. “We ran tape over magnets, blew up some speakers, and finally utilized that dirt-cheap, overclocked FX unit we snaffled years ago in Bromley,” Overmono said. “We even oven-baked a cymbal covered in coffee grounds, crisps, and vinegar.”
Since the release of Good Lies, Overmono have stayed busy honing their live act, embarking on a world tour, recording a Boiler Room set in Manchester, and performing at Glastonbury Festival. In 2024, they released a remix of the Streets classic “Turn the Page” and collaborated with Fred Again.. and Lil Yachty for the single “Stayinit.”
Read about Overmono’s “Good Lies” at No. 80 on The 100 Best Songs of 2023.
Pure Devotion:
01 Lockup
02 Knight In Shining Prada (feat. John Joseph Holt)
03 Slowmotion
04 Even Angels Ghost (feat. Kindora)
05 Barum
06 Mialon
07 Laxbrook
08 Gem Lingo (ovr now) (feat. Ruthven)
09 Adre
10 Ballad (feat. Kindora and Rock Floyd)
11 After The Rain
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