
Tricky teams up with IDLES' Joe Talbot and Marta on first Lonely Guest single "Pre War Tension"
08 July 2021, 15:52
| Written by
Cerys Kenneally
Lonely Guest, the new project of Tricky’s False Idols label, has released first single "Pre War Tension" that features Joe Talbot of IDLES, Tricky and Marta.
"Pre War Tension" is the first Lonely Guest single, and opens with a verse from IDLES lead vocalist Joe Talbot. The song also features a verse from Tricky (who also handles production on the song), as well as vocals from frequent collaborator Marta.
According to a press release, Lonely Guest "lays at the centre of a new era and network of artists for False Idols".
Lonely Guest's "Pre War Tension" song with Joe Talbot, Marta and Tricky is out now on False Idols.
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