Brit rocker Loz Campbell is getting ready to release the first of two new singles in 2024. The track namely Can’t Get Enough was recorded at Monochrome Productions and produced/mixed/mastered by Tom Gittings. This is now the 5th single Loz and Gittins have work together on.
Adam Kennedy caught up with Loz to get the lowdown on the new release and beyond.
We are hurtling through 2024, it’s almost May already. How has this year been treating you so far?
It is flying! It has been a great year so far for us, we kicked things off at Planet Rock’s Winter’s End Festival and returned to York to support Erja Lyytinen.
You are getting ready to release your new single Can’t Get Enough on the 5th of May. Tell us a little bit about the track and the inspiration behind it.
This track encapsulates the feeling of lust and the whirlwind of love, if you’ve ever been lucky enough to experience this you will be able to relate.
I understand the song is the first of two new singles to be released this year. Can you give us any teasers about the second track, or is that all under wraps for now?
Yes that is correct, the 2nd single is more of a bluesy vibe compared to this next single Can’t Get Enough which is more of the alternative rock sound that we have been crafting for the past few years.
The sound on Can’t Get Enough seems to be a little bit heavier than your previous releases. Was that intentional to push yourself into a slightly heavier place with your new material.
I think the previous singles were building blocks for CGE. However, we didn’t go into the studio with the intention of it being heavier, it just naturally laid down quite meaty.
You worked with Tom Gittins at Monochrome Productions on Can’t Get Enough. You’ve worked with Tom in the past, this is now your 5th single working together. What was it like working with Tom again on this release, and what did he bring to the table.
Gittins always pushes the bar higher with every track, we always start the sessions off by saying “it has to be better than whatever we’ve done previously”. He brought the “Wahs” to the table which are mega catchy and a different effect we haven’t played with before on any other track. He as always pushes us to really think about what we are laying down, he has lots of cool ideas when it comes to extra guitar parts, rhythms, how lyrics can be put across/harmonies, he is a wizard.
Have you had the opportunity to play any of the new singles live yet, and if so, what’s the response been like from your fans?
We’ve played them at both gigs I mentioned above, and we’ve had some instant head nods which is always a good sign!
You’ve got your 10th anniversary gig coming up at the Key Club in Leeds on the 18th of May. How much are you looking forward to marking this musical milestone, and do you have anything special instore for the big night?
Majorly looking forward to headlining this venue and as for the 10 years I have to say I am super proud and can’t believe how fast it has gone! We have quite a set list planned with old songs being brought back, it will be a journey of the years. I’m organising some special guests as we speak, expect to see an old band member or two, I think it is super important to celebrate everyone who has been a part of this journey Loz Campbell has never been just me there are a lot of people who have kept this gravy train running.
You’ve got quite a run of summer festivals coming up. Do you enjoy performing on the festival circuit. And is there any festival in particular that you are looking forward to playing this time around?
Yes I love festivals, it is a great chance to catch up with band friends that usually pass us like ships in the night, great vibes. Really looking forward to Call Of The Wild, Just Push Play & Firevolt.
What are your plans for the rest of 2024. Do you have the rest of the year mapped out?
Pretty much, once the summer is over we hope to get back into the studio. Whitby Rocks Festival is also booked in for November. Who knows what else is round the corner.
Can’t Get Enough the new single from Loz Campbell will be available from 5th of May.
This summer the band will launch back onto the road with a massive 10th anniversary gig at Key Club Leeds (18th May), two headline shows will follow in Glasgow (29th June) and Camden (31st August). The band will also join Marco Mendoza on his UK tour this June and appear at a number of UK festivals this summer including Call Of The Wild & Firevolt.
Interview by Adam Kennedy
Photo Credit: Jason Bridges
