Alternative post-punk band “Local Blood” was formed in 2014, Vilnius, Lithuania. In 2017, the guys released their debut EP “A Lure Of Sights”, performed at all well known Lithuanian festivals and music events. They also had to warm up bands such as “Son Lux” (USA), “The Underground Youth” (DE), “Girls Names” (UK).
In 2022, after long creative work in the studio, “Local Blood” returned with the fresh full length album “Dystopian Disco”, which was released on February 28 2022, with two singles “My Blood” and “Control”. This is the first full-length album by “Local Blood”. “Unlike the previously released EP ”A Lure Of Sights“, in the new album we have emerged from the post-punk genre, retaining the essential elements of this genre. So the new album itself has a refined concept, according to which all music in it was created. The album itself is much more mature and has more layers, both musically and symbolically, so we’re confident in what we’ve created now and where we’re heading to.”
“The title of our new album is “Dystopian Disco”. It is two opposite words - a dystopian environment and a funny disco. Throughout the album, the main protagonist coincides with these two elements. Dystopia is both - in the character’s
mind, in the environment surrounding it, and an attempt to escape from that dystopia, defeat it and find what is worth dancing for. Dance is a form of expression, when one simply dances to the rhythm of life and despite all the challenges is moving forward. Our new album is based on this concept.”
Recorded in 2021 in Vilnius, Lithuania and mastered in the UK, the full album “Dystopian Disco” together with the new singles “My Blood” and “Control” was presented to the audience in 2022 April the 21st at “Kablys+Kultura” venue and was a massive goal for all hard work band had spent in order to release this album.
After the release of their first full length album, "Local Blood" played at all the most famous Lithuanian music events and festivals - "Devilstone", "Loftas Fest", "8 Festival” at “Lukiškės” jail etc. At the end of 2022 the band was nominated as the Rock Band of the Year at "M.A.M.A." - Annual Lithuanian music awards.
In 2023, the guys have not stopped - participated in many significant music projects and events: „Loftas Fest“, „8 Festival“, „Europavox“ showcase festival etc., had their own show at “Lukiškės” jail open air stage and at the end of this year working on their new album “Loverman” together with a limited LP, which is to be released this November 16th, along with their solo concert at at the Art Factory "Loftas" venue in Vilnius.
The album “Loverman” is inspired by the music and social lifestyle of the nineties and the events of that time in Lithuania - when our state was still being formed. Therefore, people's activities were often intertwined with crime: from petty theft to mafia and gang disputes or even wars. The protagonist of the “Loverman” album is at the epicenter of it all. Having started life as an innocent, ordinary person, at some point he crosses the boundaries set by society's social norms.
This is a highly conceptual album that can be listened to as a single piece from start to finish. The whole album tells the story of the main character who lives in that troubled time and struggles with himself and the environment around him. The "Loverman" album is permeated with the romantic experiences and crimes of a man of the nineties, which is reflected both in the lyrics and in the sound of the songs.
The idea of "Loverman" is about the moral limits of a person, which can be crossed in the name of his own well-being. The lyrics raise questions: Can the reasons for crossing those boundaries be justified? What is forgivable and what is not? Where is that limit?
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