Alt-pop trio Carpark switch things up this week, with the unveiling of their latest single ‘Happy On Mars’ – a dream-like pop/rock ballad that sees Sophie, Hattie and Lauren take a former lover to task.
Penned by the band, along with Dean McCaw, Jordan Timms and Max Smith, the slower-paced track serves as the groups final release before their EP ’Born To Be Average’ makes it way into the world on Friday, February 16th 2024.
In a short statement, the girls say of the track: “If you’re looking for a rock ballad and Elon Musk diss track all-in-one, look no further.”
Listen to ‘Happy On Mars’ below:
Made up of 5 electrifying tracks, including previous single release ‘MIA’, Carpark’s latest extended play sees the group continue to forge their own path, throwing out the rule book and re-writing the narrative of what a rock band ‘should be’.
Marking their first musical output since signing with Essex-based, artist-led indie collection Saviour Music Group, the project will be available on all DSPs as well as on vinyl.
Speaking about the EP, the band add: “‘Born To Be Average’ introduces the new era of Carpark with heavy rock and even some dance elements, but we also have a ballad that pays homage to earlier Carpark, and a song that is so undeniably inspired by the pop/punk influences we grew up on. It’s been a really fun process and we can’t wait for everybody to hear all 5 songs in February.”
Ahead of the projects release, the ladies will support The Libertines in Cardiff and London, as part of the indie/rock icons intimate UK club tour.
‘Happy On Mars’ is available to stream here