Manchester’s rising outfit White Star Line step forward with their debut single Leaving For The Summer, a track that firmly sets the tone for what this band aims to bring to the current indie landscape.
White Star Line – Leaving For The Summer
Formed by Tolly Tams, Jack Greenwood-Evans, Peyton Hutchinson, and Monty Tams, White Star Line may come from Walsall, Birmingham, and Hull, but Manchester is where their sound found its direction. The city’s musical heritage plays a central role in shaping their approach, influencing a style rooted in classic British indie while still carrying their own stamp.
The band cite iconic names such as The Beatles, Oasis, The Stone Roses, and The Smiths as part of their foundation. Their goal is clear: reintroduce the heart of British indie to younger listeners through music that feels honest and grounded.
Leaving For The Summer marks their first official release, and the story behind it adds to its charm. The song came together just two days before vocalist Tolly Tams moved from the West Midlands to Manchester for nurse training. It was one of those rare moments where a song arrived naturally, without forcing or overthinking, capturing a moment in time exactly as it was.
That authenticity carries through in the recording. The track leans into nostalgic guitar work, gradually building toward a standout solo that nods to the greats of the Britpop era. Its emotional pull comes from its simplicity, nothing overstated, just a heartfelt indie rock piece that taps into memories of a beloved period in UK music.
“Leaving For The Summer delivers an emotional pull that runs throughout, serving as a sincere homage to a defining chapter in British music.”
Produced by Gavin Monaghan of Magic Garden Studio (Ocean Colour Scene, The Sherlocks, Editors), Leaving For The Summer serves as a compelling first chapter for White Star Line, offering a sound that invites listeners to follow the band’s journey and look forward to what comes next.
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