Formed in 2016 before the pandemic paused the world and Andy’s terminal battle with cancer hadn’t reached its tragic and devastating final blow in May 2023, BLITZ VEGA was launched when Kav (formerly of Happy Mondays) and the late Andy decided to record together after years of mutual artistic admiration. As Andy’s posthumous album, Northern Gentlemen is a bittersweet celebration of the late seminal bassist’s decades-long impact on the music world and stands as a testament to the power and impact he continues to have.

“We originally started recording ‘Disconnected’ in July 2019 in a studio in Echo Park, Los Angeles. Andy [Rourke] came in with the bassline and we built a song around it,” says Kav Sandhu about their new single. The song showcases Andy’s signature melodic bassline (eternally memorable since his days in The Smiths) and Kav’s mesmerizing vocals. Centering on the need to disengage from the addicting and often triggering social media world, its lyrics focus on returning to the real, tangible world of physical interaction (‘I want to spend my time with you’). “The lust for basic human connection and the passion and excitement that comes with new relationships.” he adds.

Blitz Vega is Andy Rourke (bass), Kav Sandhu (guitar / lead vocals), Asa Brown (keyboards / backing vocals), Thom Arizmendi (guitar), Greg Gent (guitar / backing vocals), Craig Eriksson (drums). Northern Gentlemen is produced by Andy Rourke, Kav Sandhu, Will Kennedy, Jagz Kooner and Z-Trip and will be released on April 26, 2024 via Future Sonic / CEN / The Orchard.

Blitz Vega
Northern Gentlemen
Tracklisting

Disconnected
Strong Forever (feat. Johnny Marr)
Hole In My Heart
Big Nose
Lost Myself
Lost & Found
High Gravity
Love City
LA Vampire
Pass The Gun

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