Holm return with new single and video “Lose the Shoes”
The solo project of Yung frontman Mikkel Holm Silkjær
Watch and embed the video for “Lose the Shoes” via YouTube
Listen to “Lose the Shoes” via Spotify, Apple Music, Bandcamp etc
“A leader in the Danish DIY scene” – NPR
Holm is Mikkel Holm Silkjær, the frontman of Danish indie rock combo Yung, and his debut solo record Why Don’t You Dance arrived early last year via PNKSLM Recordings. Since then, he’s been touring around Europe while recording his upcoming second album, which is expected early fall 2023, backed by a band consisting of Ben Stidworthy (Ought, Cola), Anders Ahle (Trader) and Kristian Vissing (Trader) during the recordings, with long-time Yung collaborator Neil R. Young on production duties.
The addictive and melodic new single “Lose the Shoes” is a first taste from those session and another proof of his continuous development as a songwriter and his sharp ear for a hook. “Lose the Shoes” is out now and is arriving in connection with a string of European tour dates, with more to follow later this year.
Holm on the track: “Lose The Shoes is a song about being haunted by flashes of remembrance of a person you once loved but have now parted ways with. The song contemplates the figurative room you find yourself in when you detach yourself from this person. It’s a room of many sensations, racing thoughts, no lust and at times it feels like a room without a door, however, ultimately this room leads to change and sometimes when you’re stuck you don’t fully comprehend how freeing change can be.”
The single is released together with a video directed by Manon Mugnaini Girault, he says: “Lose the Shoes is a powerful anthem about the journey of healing and finding peace after a major life event. Our music video follows the artist as he searches for comfort through the perfect chair, only to discover that sometimes the path to healing is filled with unexpected twists and turns. Join us on this visual journey of growth, resilience, and self-discovery.”
Live
April 21 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Loppen
April 22 – Växjö, Sweden – Kafé De Lux
April 26 – Dortmund, Germany – FZW
April 27 – Lille, Frankrike – Joe Tex Café
April 28 – Münster, Frankrike – Gleis 22
April 29 – Enschede, Netherlands – Tankstation
