British alt-pop rockers Maximo Park have just released their sixth studio album, RISK TO EXIST.
Frontman Paul Smith says:
“The album is, ultimately, about empathy. Some songs are simple messages of solidarity and others are fueled by anger at the elitist, established order of British society. There’s a questioning of power throughout and a feeling that there must be a different way of structuring our society in order to alleviate inequality. Musically, the songs reflect more soulful and groove-based influences, allowing more space in the arrangements than ever before. The central idea is to align great pop melodies with songs that reflect the state of the nation.”
The album was written in Maximo Park’s native North-East and was co-produced by Tom Schick (Wilco, Beck, White Denim) and the band. It was recorded completely live at Wilco’s studio, The Loft in Chicago.
Mimi Parker, from acclaimed US band Low, lends her voice’s inimitable warmth to five album tracks, including lead single “Risk To Exist”.
Watch the video for the track “Get High (No, I Don’t)” below: