Lauren Mayberry and Joe Talbot Collaborate on a Rowdy Take of ‘Sorry, Etc, Etc’

Explore the exciting collaboration between Lauren Mayberry and Joe Talbot on 'Sorry, Etc' from Mayberry's debut album 'Vicious Creature'!

A Dynamic Collaboration

Chvrches’ frontwoman Lauren Mayberry has joined forces with IDLES' Joe Talbot to create a lively new rendition of her track, “Sorry, Etc, Etc.” Set to appear on her upcoming solo debut album ‘Vicious Creature’ in 2024, this collaboration takes a unique spin on the original.

The revamped version kicks off with Talbot’s signature deep, raspy voice delivering powerful lines:

“I killed myself to be one of the boys / I lost my head to be one of the boys / I bit my tongue to be one of the boys / I sold my soul to be one of the boys.”

The beauty of this song lies in how Mayberry and Talbot's voices blend seamlessly during the chorus and bridge, contrasting Talbot’s edgy vocals with Mayberry’s delicate and enchanting sound.

Listen to the Collaboration

Check out the lively performance of ‘Sorry, Etc, Etc’ here:

Behind the Scenes of the Collaboration

Mayberry expressed her excitement about the partnership in a press release, saying, “If you know me, you know how much I love IDLES, so it really is an honor to have reinterpreted this song with Joe. We first connected during Covid when I did his Balley TV YouTube series, and have been quietly supportive of each other from the wings since.”

She continued, “I messaged Joe last summer about working together, and this is the song we decided on. We recorded his vocals in December at Brighton Electric when IDLES had a night off on tour. I re-recorded my (screamier) vocals at home before Christmas with Sam Stewart, and was produced by my friend Paul Gallagher.”

Echoing her sentiments, Talbot stated, “An honor and a joy to work with Lauren finally. I love the album and I’m happy to be a part of it. Fuck the king, she’s the king x.”

What’s Next for Mayberry?

In a three-star review of ‘Vicious Creature’, Hollie Geraghty noted that Mayberry seeks to explore themes she “couldn’t or wouldn’t write in the band.” She revealed, “Within that safe space, she discovers a spectrum of previously unexplored emotions with free rein to play outside the boundaries of Chvrches’ electronic soundscapes.”

When reflecting on her venture into solo work after a decade with Chvrches, Mayberry shared her thoughts: “For any frontperson in a band, but especially a woman, as soon as you say the words ‘solo material’ people get very upset with you. I feel like every second sentence is, ‘I’m not breaking up the band, guys, however…’”

She also reassured fans, stating, “But we’re lucky enough to have fans that care so much that they don’t want it to break up. I feel grateful, but I’m trying to be reassuring to them – ‘Just give us a couple more years guys, it’s going to be fine’.” The band last released ‘Screen Violence’ in 2021.

Upcoming Tour Dates

Later this month, Mayberry is gearing up to kick off a series of six headline shows across the UK. The tour will start with a hometown performance at Glasgow’s Barrowland Ballroom on March 20, followed by stops in various cities.

Lauren Mayberry's ‘Vicious Creature’ UK tour dates:

• MARCH
• 20 – Glasgow, Scotland – Barrowland Ballroom
• 21 – Edinburgh, Scotland – La Belle Angele
• 23 – Birmingham, England – O2 Academy 2
• 24 – Manchester, England – Academy 2
• 25 – Leeds, England – Brudenell Social Club
• 26 – London, England – O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire

You can purchase tickets for these electrifying performances and more details here.

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