Pontypridd, Wales trio CHROMA announce their second album 25 Forever, out 17 April via Alcopop! Records.
Vocalist KT Hall shares the following about 25 Forever:
“25 Forever is a collection of songs navigating themes of love, loss, heartbreak, friendships and resilience—it reflects on coming of age in a turbulent time for the world, looking inward, and finding yourself when things seem bleak.”
Alongside the album announcement, CHROMA share empowering lead single ‘Straight Men’.
“I’m taking about sexual harassment. I’m talking about intimidation. I’m talking about the ‘manosphere’ and how young men today are being radicalised by influencers such as Andrew Tate. I’m talking about the crisis of violence against women and young girls in the UK and the world.”
KT Hall
“When we started writing ‘Straight Men’, it all started as a bit of a laugh in all honesty. I have a group of gay men outside a nightclub to thank for the hook ‘I’m really fucking scared of straight men’. It stuck with me for a while as I couldn’t quite shake it off. I think about the term ‘straight men’ and the feelings that arise, and how we really need to do better to achieve a shift in culture and change the universal experience that too many people face each day.
KT Hall
That said, I’m grateful to have some amazing men in my life who have kept me safe and are so supportive. I grew up with two older brothers who always have my back no matter what. Additionally bandmates Zac and Liam, our manager, Jim, and Jack at Alcopop! Records. Of course I’m lucky to have my incredible partner, Connor too. The straight men I have in my life are lush.”
Upcoming tour dates:
29 Jan – Corn Exchange – Newport
16 April – Clwb Ifor Bach – Cardiff
17 April – Hyde Park Book Club – Leeds
18 April – Rat & Pigeon – Manchester
22 April – Old Blue Last – London
23 April – Heartbreakers – Southampton
7–9 May – FOCUS Wales – Wrexham
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