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Marc Valentine, the charismatic British singer\/songwriter\/guitarist who last year released his debut solo album to critical acclaim, issues a new single, \u2018Skeleton Key\u2019, through Little Steven\u2019s Wicked Cool Records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Produced by Dave Draper (The Wildhearts, Ryan Hamilton, The Professionals), Skeleton Key is a 3-minute 20-second blast of upbeat\/downbeat powerpop \u2013 a haunting tale of emotional pursuit, with spirited guitar lines and a chorus to die for. Explains Marc, \u201cWhen the idea for Skeleton Key came to me, I was imagining the colours and dialogue of a suspenseful opening scene from a late \u201960s Hammer horror film. It\u2019s a song about discovering the darker side of someone and the futile attempt to escape the emotional powers that can unlock everything \u2013 though, as usual, there\u2019s a dash of dark humour.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n The single is backed with a cover version of The Shirelles\u2019 \u2018Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow\u2019 \u2013 a long-time favourite of Marc\u2019s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Available as a download and a limited-edition coloured vinyl 7\u201d with picture sleeve, \u2018Skeleton Key\u2019 unlocks the door to Marc\u2019s forthcoming album, Basement Sparks<\/em>, due in 2024 \u2013 and, we make no bones about it, destined to embed itself in a good number of skulls this Halloween.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Having honed his craft fronting cult pop-rockers Last Great Dreamers across four studio albums, Marc launched a solo career in 2022, his debut long-player Future Obscure<\/em> picking up praise from an array of publications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n