We are very proud to premiere the new single ‘A Million Ways To Break Your Heart’ from the fabulous End Scene, proving that the dynamic duo are truly back, with an album release in sight. Their second album ‘I Will Not Live Safe, I Will Live True’ is set for release in January 2025.
‘A Million Ways to Break Your Heart’ shimmers and sparkles like the light of the sun off a slowly flowing stream, with louche backing vocals and a steady, yearning pace.
James Jennings says of the track:
I tend to write and record demos pretty quickly, at which point they’re more like pencil sketches. Tom (Dufficy) then adds all the instruments and turns them into full-colour paintings. I usually suggest some references – for this I was after a Wilco-meets-Chris Isaak vibe – but Tom always brings his own unique flavour to the songs too.
Lyrically, ‘A Million Ways to Break Your Heart’ grapples with what Jennings calls humanity’s slow and painful decline. He explains:
I know it sounds depressing and possibly a bit dramatic, but when I look at society and the world at large, it makes me feel pretty sad and despondent. This song is really about dropping the brave face for a moment and admitting that sometimes you have to will yourself to get through the day.
‘A Million Ways to Break Your Heart’ isn’t about giving up, though. I think strength comes from being completely honest with yourself, and others. Ultimately it’s a wish to get off the hamster wheel, stop doing what’s not working and move into something that aligns more with who we truly are.
Indeed there is a pervasive air of melancholia which augments the bittersweet pop melody. It’s a majestic track from a duo well versed in the art of anthemic treasures:
‘A Million Ways to Break Your Heart’ is out on Wednesday, 27 November (AEST) and will be available here and via all the usual download and streaming sites here.
