The Maccabees lead singer Orlando Weeks has revealed a six track EP under the name Young Colossus.
Released in conjunction with an animated book of the same name, Young Colossus is entirely the work of Orlando - the first time he has recorded solo away from his 'Given To The Wild' bandmates.
Young Colossus is an illustrated book with a 6-song soundtrack available exclusively online from March 26th. Limited to only 1500 copies the book has 24 pages, 3 spot colours and a double gate fold cover. All illustrations were done by Robert Hunter who has previously worked with Elbow.
Additional vocals on the EP are provided by of Alessi Laurent-Marke of Alessi's Ark.
The Young Colossus tracklisting is as follows:
Franky
Impressionist
Sleeper
Monsters Dance
Sound Of Young, Lost & Found
Xhocka
You can hear the song 'Franky' below, now
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