Gaz Coombes teams up with choir involving people impacted by homelessness

nme.com:

Supergrass frontman Gaz Coombes has released a live version of one of his singles, featuring a choir involving people impacted by homelessness.Released on Tuesday (July 11), the singer joined forces with The Choir With No Name to record a live version of his single ‘Long Live The Strange’ — taken from his latest solo album ‘Turn The Car Around’.Formed in 2008, the choir is a UK Charity which provides a safe singing community for those affected by homelessness, and offers support for those who face marginalisation because of their living circumstances.The opportunity to collaborate arose when Coombes made a stop in Birmingham for his 2023 UK tour, and the choir were invited to join him and his band at The Mill in Digbeth pre-gig to record a unique live version of the single.“It was such a pleasure to meet and spend time with the brilliant folks from The Choir With No Name,” said the singer, discussing the collaboration. “There was a lot of love in the room that afternoon and their energy and joyous performance elevated the track even higher.

I’m so happy we got to do this together. I look forward to seeing all the guys again soon…..and maybe do another song!”According to the press release, the partnership not only offered the choir the opportunity to perform with the former Supergrass frontman, but it also offered them the chance to raise awareness for the charity, and empower homeless and marginalised people to showcase their talents and join a creative community.“Singing with Gaz and his band was totally out of this world, one of the best experiences of my life,” said a choir member called Steve.