The Wave Pictures return with their new album ‘Gained / Lost,’ arriving February 27 via Bella Union, and share second single “Sure And Steady.” Following “Alice,” the new track leans into memory and melody, capturing the band’s blend of 60s garage rock, 70s classic rock, and 90s American indie through a lived-in DIY lens.
“Sure and Steady is like Lou Reed if he’d grown up in the East Midlands,” the band explain. “This song is a memory song, rather than a dream song… Like Proust with his Madeleines, this is a song about flapjacks… This song is like a photograph.” The result feels intimate and vivid, with details that turn everyday moments into lasting images.
Recorded live over seven days at Ranscombe Studios with Jim Riley, ‘Gained / Lost’ showcases the chemistry between David Tattersall, Franic Rozycki, and Jonny Helm. Tattersall’s guitar playing moves from melodic and lyrical to sharp and angular, always serving the song. The album will be available on vinyl, CD, and digital formats.
The Wave Pictures Live Dates:
25th February – Leeds – Brudenell Social Club
26th February – Newcastle – Cluny 2
27th February – Glasgow – Stereo
28th February – Nottingham – Old Cold Store
1st March – Oxford – Jericho Tavern
3rd March – Bristol – Strange Brew
4th March – Cardiff – Clwb Ifor Bach
5th March – Manchester – YES
6th March – Brighton – Dust