Though we’d have to crunch the tour date numbers to know for certain, Frightened Rabbit are in the running for the “hardest-working indie band of the year” title, I’d say, as Scott Hutchison and friends have already played countless acoustic gigs, in-stores, headlining sets, festival slots, radio shows, beaches, and a late-night show, not to mention 54 more concerts are booked through December. Meanwhile, the Selkirk quintet still managed to record at least one new song, which is available as a free download bundled with some Lomo images—shot by guitarist/keyboardist Andy Monaghan—upon signing up to their mailing list.
“As is often the case, death rears its head,” Hutchison said regarding the song, “Son C,” adding (via LBYB):
Most days, I think briefly about the way in which I may die, and what will be left behind aside from a collection of fat, muscle, bones and apparently a fair bit of carbon and water. Death is really what defines life – without it the whole endeavour would feel a bit mundane and pointless. Procrastination would be extended to years, even decades – what would be the point of doing anything if you knew you would live forever? So death is what keeps me going, even more so than effervescent tablets…
Grab the MP3/photos by signing up here, and stream this gorgeous tune alongside Hutchison’s handwritten lyrics (and drawing!) below:
Frightened Rabbit – “Son C”
