ME=U – NEW SINGLE –’THE FORTUNE TELLER’ –TAKEN FROM THE EP “THE NEUTRAL ZONE”
A SONICALLY CHARGED AND ABSTRACT LAYERED TAPESTRY OF SOUND MIXING ELEMENTS OF JAZZ AND PUNK OVERLAID WITH HAUNTING SPOKEN WORD POETRY”
’The Fortune Teller” is the latest single from South London collective, Me=U, led by the enigmatic and legendary, Patrick Lyons. If you put The Fall, The Velvet Underground, Stooges and Tom Waits into a blender you would get ’The Fortune Teller’.
Its even got a bit Ken Nordine about it !
Me=U , have been energising South London’s music scene with their electrifying performances. They have been likened to everyone from Public Image and The Fall to Hot Chip and Death From Above. Fronted by charismatic beat poet and storyteller Patrick Lyons, the band features Brian Henderson on drums, Cieron Carter on bass, and former Sting guitarist Rufus Miller, who brings his expertise to the electric guitar.
Together, they craft a sound that is as engaging as it is revolutionary.
Together, they create a sonic experience that transcends genres, combining music and poetry in a powerful celebration of art, activism and love.
ME=U … THE STORY
“Who is this guy?”– Paul McCartney, NME Awards (2014)
“This is my Guru, Patrick Lyons.”- Manu Chao
Led by renowned beat poet and raconteur Patrick Lyons, a well-known figure in London’s underground music scene. His radio show and live music night, Ph7 – The Neutral Zone, has championed acts like Breton, Fat White Family, King Krule, Meatraffle, Fat Dog Warmduscher, offering a platform to some of the most exciting voices in the industry.
With Me=U, Lyons and his bandmates continue this tradition of boundary-pushing artistry, combining music, poetry, and performance in a way that captivates audiences and challenges the status quo.
“I want Me=U to play at my 50th Birthday party in Soho!” – Willie Fatso, Paparzzi (2023)
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