Brothers Henry and John Tydeman craft music with a singular mix of vibrant organs, shuffling drums, swelling synths, and dappled strings, with a literary and mental strategy to songwriting that shines via. Drawing influences from Harold Pinter, George Orwell, and Ray Davies, the observe’s quirky attraction is harking back to T-Rex’s chord progressions and Mika’s pop radiance.
Barbara’s new single tells the story of a personality struggling to make ends meet, a theme many can relate to. “We love songs that inform tales,” the band explains, “and there is a character in ‘Property-Proudly owning Democracy’ that folks would possibly recognise in themselves or others.”
Having toured with Paul Weller and The Divine Comedy, Barbara is about for an thrilling 2024. For tickets and extra data, go to Barbara’s official web site.