#MondayMood Small Hours – ‘Shoe Box’

‘Shoe Box’ is the debut moody pop single from London-based electronic duo Small Hours, the refreshing new collaboration between Alex Mills and Alex Patten. With Mills having worked with Basement Jaxx and Tricky and Patten’s background as a multi-instrumentalist and singer for brooding project Fine Print & Michael Kiwnanukah, their musical histories are varied and versatile. ‘Shoe Box’ is a distinctively self-assured debut paving the way for what is sure to be a colossal year for the talented duo.

The single’s slick pared-down production is complemented by Mills’ honeyed vocals – the song details the vulnerability that comes with exposing your heart to a lover, preferring to retreat to a safe place when at the mercy of another. The band name, inspired by singer songwriter John Martyn and the post-night out haze of an after party, aligns with their deeply rhythmic, languorous sound. This release follows on from a successful tour supporting Elder Island and was written alongside Marc Pell of the renowned Micachu & The Shapes (now known as Good Sad Happy Bad).

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