Snow Patrol guitarist Nathan Connolly has launched his solo career with single ‘Fires’ – featuring Biffy Clyro frontman Simon Neil.The first single to be taken from Connolly’s debut solo album ‘The Strange Order Of Things’ was co-written by Neil.‘Fires’ features the lyrics “I’m ready for the sunshine, I’m ready for your peace sign, my love – I’m ready for the bass line / I’m ready to be kissed like your room with a spark,” matching the harmonious dual vocals.Connolly began working on his debut album back in 2017 with producer Rocky O’Reilly.
The project was completed in early 2021 due to a lockdown-imposed hiatus that paused Snow Patrol’s touring plans. He stated that, “although the album is not about home, I felt compelled to make it there.”Connolly described the album as “trying to understand, make sense and work through events that have led to who I am now: heartache, regret, emotional cost, fatherhood.”He has previously worked on his side project, Little Matador with their self-titled EP in 2014 but this record marks a new chapter for him.Though it may be a solo venture, the debut is still a collaborative affair with features from Simon Neil of Biffy Clyro, Ailbhe Reddy, as well as long-time collaborators Dave and Herb Magee, Stephen Leacock and Gavin Fox.‘The Strange Order Of Things’ is set for release on April 21.Meanwhile, Biffy Clyro frontman Simon Neil’s metal side-project Empire State Bastard are set to release their debut single ‘Harvest’ this Friday (March 24).
The band, made up of Neil and live Biffy guitarist Mike Vennart shared a teaser on Instagram and revealing that Dave Lombardo (Slayer, Testament, Fantomas) is featured on drums.In conversation with NME, Neil shared when it comes to taking on various.
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