London four-piece All The Villains continue their creative resurgence with ‘Flight Brother Sister’, a vibrant new single that showcases their knack for infectious grooves, rich arrangements and dynamic songwriting.
Following the release of terrace-anthem ‘Get Me To The Sea’ at the start of the year, the band return with another richly textured offering. Grooving percussion, sumptuous vocals, luscious strings and funk-inspired guitars combine in a track that moves effortlessly between stripped-back verses and soaring, falsetto-driven choruses. Full of flair and character, ‘Flight Brother Sister’ builds towards an expansive, wall-of-sound finale that leaves a lasting impression.
Having first made their mark on the US college radio scene in the 2000s, All The Villains have always embraced an eclectic approach to songwriting. One promoter has already described the new single as “addictive; it’s a melting pot of every pop style over the last forty years.”
For singer Woody, the track’s appeal lies in its journey through contrasting moods and musical styles.
“What we all love about this song is that it takes you on a journey from the stripped-back atmospherics of the intro through the Stones-y choruses into the bombastic middle eight, and out into this wall-of-sound hallelujah of an outro. A friend of ours recently asked: ‘how do you even write a song like that!?’ to be honest, we’re not even sure ourselves, but we’re so happy with it. At the end of the day, the darker vibes give way to a pretty simple message: whatever happens, we got your back”
Rooted in friendship, All The Villains first emerged with their debut album, ‘Espionage’, in 2007, quickly attracting industry backing and nationwide radio support across the US. Performances at legendary New York venue CBGBs, alongside shows throughout the UK and Europe, helped establish their reputation. A second album followed, securing further airplay on stations including Radio X and BBC 6 Music.
However, as opportunities arose for individual members to work with artists around the world, the band entered an indefinite hiatus. Now, fifteen years after their debut made its mark, they are firmly back on the creative front foot.
Despite members now living across the globe, the band’s connections remain as strong as ever. All four travelled from different time zones to reunite at Ghost Hit Recording in Massachusetts, recording with long-time friend and Abbey Road regular James Hawkins, assisted by Grammy-nominated Andrew Odel.
With new music planned for the coming months and another studio return scheduled for Spring 2027, All The Villains show no signs of slowing down. If ‘Get Me To The Sea’ signalled the start of an exciting new chapter, ‘Flight Brother Sister’ confirms that their creative spark is very much alive.
