Single Review: The Shipbuilders - Hanging Me At Dawn
Often, it's easy to forget that good pop music can be pretty much whatever the songwriters want it to be. It doesn't have to be a rigorous exercise in following the rules and conforming to formulaic genres, in the vain hope someone will take notice. In fact, in an age where playful guitar music struggles to get the recognition it deserves - it's a strength to be willing to cross pollinate influences. Liverpool's The Shipbuilders are a band that revel in such playful behaviour, the nucleus of which is the lyrical nous of lead songwriter Matthew Loughlin-Day . They've been a big part of the live scene for several years now; building a fan base by playing raucous and memorable gigs around the City. It wasn't long until the lovely folks at Mai 68 Records snapped them up. The Chester based label has a burgeoning track record of finding acts around the North West crammed full of creativity. The Shipbuilders look set to release their debut album in 2021