Following the release of their title track ‘Heart Of A Nation’ and ‘Addiction’, Columbia Mills return with their new single ‘Nevada’. On the band’s previous tracks ‘Heart Of A Nation’ and ‘Addiction’ they have garnered huge support from the UK and Irish radio such as BBC Radio 6, Radio X, Amazing Radio, Radio Nova, 8 Radio, Indie Rocks, RTÉ 2FM, Today FM and RTÉ 2XM. Columbia Mills are regulars at festivals such as Indiependence, Longitude, and Electric Picnic and have supported world-class acts like Ride, Public Service Broadcasting, and Palace. On top of this, they have also toured Ireland & the UK with a string of headline shows at venues such as Whelans, King Tuts, and Sebright Arms.
‘Nevada’ is a masterful display of musicianship from Columbia Mills. The song packs one heck of a punch both thematically and sonically; a shimmering synth-speckled soundscape exudes dark undertones and melancholy while chiming guitars and rich rhythms dance atop hypnotic bass grooves and sincere, hard-hitting lyrics “staring at the sea with your life packed into a bag….. you try to find a friend but there’s nobody left”. Columbia Mills are a musical marvel. Their skillfully created soundscapes are a joy to listen to and capture the listener’s imagination in such a way that each subsequent listen feels like a fresh and new experience. With each release, Columbia Mills tantalize listener’s ears with lush sonic embellishments, dark textures and expressive instrumentation and ‘Nevada’ is a mesmerising example of this. I’m looking forward to what their future releases have in store.
Speaking about the track, ‘Nevada’, Fiachra Treacy said: “While I was in Guadalajara in Mexico I met a man who was traveling on his own from Guatemala. He was traveling on the top of a massive train across the country and had to deal with unthinkable danger. He had left his wife and son behind in order to build a better life for them, not knowing if or when he would see them again. He was trying to get to Nevada where he had a cousin who could help him get work. The song is about him and the countless people making that journey every day.”
Stream ‘Nevada’ below
Author: Danu
