{"product_id":"blood-red-shoes_stay-lonely_2026","title":"Stay Lonely","description":"Blood Red Shoes is a raw, intense, and unyielding rock duo based in Brighton, consisting of guitarist and singer Laura Mary Carter and drummer and singer Steven Ansell. Formed in 2004, over the course of more than twenty years, they have developed a distinctive sound that combines raw energy with melodic clarity — a sound as dynamic as it is addictive when played live. The longevity of Blood Red Shoes is no accident, but the result of a rare chemistry: two trees growing in different directions, taking on different shapes above ground while their roots intertwine underground. This metaphor aptly summarizes why the band has endured for over twenty years now. Being together also creates tension; sacrificing a large part of adult life to music creates a particular form of solitude. The commitment to the project leaves less room for casual relationships or conventional life paths. This paradox — being together while often feeling alone — is a recurring theme in their material: romantic, melancholic, and refreshingly honest. The new album, which builds on this theme, is both a testament to this shared history and a reflection of their independent work ethic. The project was written, recorded, produced, and mixed by the duo themselves — without a manager, A\u0026R, or external producer. This total control gives the album a direct and raw dimension: no outside comfort, but also no filters that could soften the heart of their sound. This DIY approach is consistent with a career often outside traditional strategies; Blood Red Shoes has always forged its path based on artistic momentum and loyalty to their own aesthetic.","brand":"Blood Red Shoes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58339615408472,"sku":null,"price":20260918.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0898\/4943\/0360\/files\/8717931357265.jpg?v=1788129296","url":"https:\/\/vinyles.com\/en\/products\/blood-red-shoes_stay-lonely_2026","provider":"Vinyles.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}