Tom Vek likes to take his time. The London-based multi-instrumentalist has been recording music, DIY-style, for over a decade but has only released three proper records—the latest of which, Luck, drops on June 10.
Fortunately for us, that old adage “good things come to those who wait” is very much in play here. For the first single, “Sherman (Animals in the Jungle)”, Vek draws upon and deftly combines a range of influences, such as Entertainment-era Gang of Four, Gary Numan and early Talking Heads—culminating in a super-catchy, bass-anchored track that’s punctuated by bold synth blasts and topped by Vek’s bratty baritone vocals.
And the video! We love a good Lynchian vibe as much as the next Twin Peaks freak, so this atmospheric clip is right up our creepy, dimly lit alley. Plus, Vek is serving some David Byrne art rock realness that, honestly, we wish more performers would tap into.
Tom Vek’s latest release, Luck, is out June 6 on Moshi Moshi Records.
—Jenny Yule
Tom Vek photo courtesy of Tell All Your Friends PR.
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