MICKO & THE MELLOTRONICS
SHARE NEW SINGLE
“SHADOW”
OUT NOW
FROM NEW ALBUM
‘THE TRINITY’
OUT 12TH JUNE
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Micko & The Mellotronics dive into Jungian psychology on their new single “Shadow” and provide another glimpse at their forthcoming third album, ‘The Trinity’, which arrives 12th June.
In Carl Jung’s psychology, the Shadow refers to the unconscious parts of your personality that the conscious mind (the ego) rejects or ignores. Jung famously described it as “the thing a person has no wish to be.” On their aptly-titled new single “Shadow”, Micko & the Mellotronics display an awareness of dark impulses, acknowledging them in order to be released from feelings of shame. “In short,” Micko explains, “it riffs on childhood events but looks for liberation through acceptance.”
“Shadow” is powered by an excellent rhythm section provided by Budge Magraw and Jan Noble (both ex-Cesarians), alongside a dynamic guitar part provided by Paul Cuddeford (The Boomtown Rats). It is also accompanied by a retro, sci-fi music video filmed across three locations in The Lightship recording studio in London – a mix and live room (where the band are trapped in time) and the lighthouse itself.
Directed by Ashley Jones, the video stars his daughter Carrie Jones who Micko describes as the “star of the show.” Her performance aligns perfectly with the frontman’s Doctor Who-style character, adding to the energy of the track. The new single and music video arrive as the fifth single ahead of the band’s new album ‘The Trinity’, which is set for release this summer.
| Set for release on 12th June, ‘The Trinity’ was recorded at home with contributions from Paul Cuddeford providing lead guitar/E bow arrangements, who augmented Micko’s initial compositions. The stellar rhythm section is provided by Budge Magraw and Jan Noble. Other contributions across the record come from Arnulf Lindner (Ed Harcourt/Richard Ashcroft) who created a magnificent string arrangement for “When I’m Dead”, and Terry Edwards (PJ Harvey) who brings the record to a mystical climax with the outro to “Mystery of the Night”. The record was made while Micko was supporting his mother’s struggle with Alzheimer’s, which became the dominant backdrop. “The trinity is a special album for me,” comments Micko, “as I found myself pushing further into the writing and characters that inhabit the songs as a refuge, in order to remain afloat rather than adrift as the unstable moorings of family past became ever more present.” “Micko & The Mellotronics paint a sonic picture with your ability to think and understand things, especially complicated ideas,” shared former producer for the Rolling Stones Chris Kimsey, “The raw, honest, emotive voice carries a posture and authenticity that resonate deeply, painting vivid pictures – the allure of city life and the comfort of your own front room.” About Micko & The Mellotronics The Mellotronics formed in 2017 with the intention of turning Micko Westmoreland’s songwriting skills into a dynamic live prospect, and released their debut album in 2020. The new incarnation of The Mellotronics sees Micko’s rabble-rousing vocals and spiky, agitational guitar work augmented perfectly by the crack squad of drummer Jan Noble and Budge Magraw on bass (both previously from The Cesarians). Paul Cuddeford (Boomtown Rats) moonlights when in town. Since then they’ve been busy cutting their teeth with a series of shows around the capital and beyond, making return visits to the 100 Club in Oxford Street and earning multiple requests for support slots from acts as established as Evan Dando (Lemonheads), The Woodentops, David Devant & His Spirit Wife, Blue Orchids, Sheep on Drugs, The Television Personalities and The Monochrome Set. The Mellotronics have racked up many 6 Music plays from their previous album ‘Le Vice Anglais’, while the previous two singles from forthcoming album ‘The Trinity’ have been featured by Mickey Bradley on his BBC Ulster Friday night show. The last single, “Misery Guts”, made it into the top 25 of Louder Than War’s best of 2025. Marco Pirroni from Adam and the Ants is a supporter and has name-checked Micko on social media as a rising star. |
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