Last year, Chvrches singer Lauren Mayberry unveiled her debut solo album Vicious Creature and went on her first tour by herself, which featured many covers. Now, the band’s Martin Doherty is starting his own project called the Leaving with longtime unofficial Chvrches drummer Jonny Scott.
Their first release is the futuristic anthem “Saved” via Avenue A Records / Futures. About it, the duo says:
“Saved” is a look inside the mind of someone on the verge of mental collapse. Paranoia. Hypochondria. Agoraphobia.
The idea that people close to you are a destabilizing, debilitating influence. They are responsible for underhanded, Machiavellian behaviors towards you. Subtle but highly effective. They see a person on the edge and press the advantage. Make you question your sanity. Slyly, they push buttons in pursuit of capitulation, then step back and watch as you burst into (metaphorical) flames.
They enjoy the show. But is it all in your head?
Listen below.
Alex Justice
