The Performer

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The former frontman of Klaxons presents his first solo project! After gaining recognition as the frontman of the Mercury Prize-winning Klaxons and recording with Arctic Monkeys, James Righton is now set to release his first solo album, The Performer, on DEEWEE, the prestigious label of Soulwax. Recorded between his home studio and Bryan Ferry’s Studio One, The Performer stands in deliberate contrast to the singer’s work with Klaxons, remembered for its carefree electro style. From now on, he draws inspiration from several 1970s currents, borrowing from the suave lounge of Roxy Music, the shimmering sound of R.E.M., the sumptuous psych of the Beach Boys and the songwriting talent of Nick Lowe. A collection of indie pop anthems addressing, in turn, personal themes such as the artist’s place on stage and in life, as well as social issues including Brexit, extremism and the limits of the capitalist system.