Sheffield indie-pop risers lostboy unveil their eagerly awaited debut EP âBad Newsâ via Ditto Music, and share lead single, âSelf(ish)â.
Hot on the heels of continued support from the likes of BBC Radio 1 and Radio X  â the âBad Newsâ EP is an exploration of the stress and emotion endured by the band during the events of the past year and a half, and a tribute to the UKâs ability to carry on and call for change even in the toughest of times; as Max elaborates:
âThe EP as a whole is an insight into the thoughts and feelings that were evoked in me during the national lockdowns. I wanted to write songs for everybody, songs that people could listen to and relate to. The 'Bad News - EP' just about sums up the shit show we've all endured this last year and a half; the songs credit our British 'carry on' attitudes, call out for change and touch on taboo topics many of us (myself included) have been reluctant to address.â
With performances at Tramlines and Y Not Festivals already behind them; Max Clutterbuck, joined by his three best friends have set to work on defining their evocative, uplifting take on indie-pop since the release of their 2019 debut.
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 Combining the twanging guitars and soaring choruses of 2000âs indie with the cheeky, everyman approachability of modern pop, lostboyâs down to earth charm and openness surrounding subjects of menâs mental health have found the band placed on Spotifyâs âNew Music Friday UK, Hot New Bands, Peach and Fresh Finds: Rock playlists alongside plays on E4âs Made In Chelsea and continued support from BBC Introducingâs Gemma Bradley.
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Said themes of mental health come into play on lead single âSelf(ish)â â an intimate glimpse into the reality of real peopleâs real life problems, and Maxâs way of putting a positive spin on an incredibly tough time experienced by one of those closest to him, as he explains:
âSelf(ish) was inspired by a personal struggle my best friend, and bassist, shared with me. I wanted to make what was a negative experience for him into something positive and empowering for all of us, in the hope that sharing his experience might help others who have struggled with the same issues.â.