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Watch: Bonnie 'Prince' Billy's "New Black Rich (Tu
13 November 2014

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The newest single from Bonnie 'Prince' Billy's "Singer's Grave A Sea of Tongues" is molten, set to burn like a classic torch song should. On "New Black Rich (Tusks)", Bonnie 'Prince' Billy collaborated with longtime songwriting partner Bryan Rich to create the ardent ballad. The mood of "New Black Rich (Tusks)" is circumspect at best when compared to first single "Quail and Dumplings". Where "Quail..." anticipated a bright future, which salved for the hardness of the present times, the "New Black Rich" solution for present-day ennui is stated in its first line: "I'll say goodbye before we meet." "New Black Rich (Tusks)" is brooding, with the fiddle of Billy Contreras, Chris Scruggs' mandolin and Emmett Kelly's guitar adding depth and shadows. The b-side, "Black as Grace", is exclusive to the seven-inch single and is not available on "Singer's Grave..."! While "New Black Rich (Tusks)" holds itself up with a sense of formal structure, "Black As Grace" appears as if it's unravelling, with Bryan Rich's vocals dividing the sounds.

The video for "New Black Rich (Tusks)" reveals a love story, one filled with longing and hope. Bonnie's words unmistakably come to life and manifest as tusks, hidden within his beard. He dances slowly, longing for a partner with whom he can share his experiences. As darkness falls, Bonnie wanders into a speakeasy, his eyes fixated on a woman performing on stage. Her presence is soothing, as she also exhibits physical characteristics of a creature. Bonnie initially finds solace in his new companion, but is their similarity enough to create a lasting relationship? Or will his expectations and dreams of finding a complete partner shatter his reality?


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Bonnie will also be playing a number of live dates in November, including two spots at St John's in London.

15th November - Gnration, Braga, PT
16th November - Teatro Sao Luiz, Lisbon, PT
18th November - St John's, London, UK (sold-out)
19th November - St John's, London, UK (sold-out)
20th November - AB, Brussels, BE
21st November - Le Guess Who Festival, Utrecht, NL
22nd November - Carré Bellefeuille, Paris, FR (BBMIX Festival)

  author: HAMISH DAVEY WRIGHT 13 November 2014