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My Fat Pony

My Fat Pony

city: London
country: UK
genre: Rock
styles: Garage, Alternative, Mariachi
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credits: Kitty Handley
Pick It Back Up Single

Pick It Back Up

out on August 18, 2023
Pick It Back Up Single
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My Fat Pony announce their new single, Pick It Back Up, released digitally on 18th August. 
 
It’s evident that MFP are cinephiles, but it is really shown in this track. A letter to Johnny Flynn. Singer/Guitarist Felix Knox writes directly to Flynn, penning his frustration of the British-actor’s commitment to film over his music.
 
Knox stating “I love Johnny Flynn but I wish he’d just stick to making music ‘cause he’s a way better musician than actor in my book – it’s sad that acting clearly makes him more money. However, this song was written before his newest album ‘Lost in Cedar Wood’, which I love, and Kate [trumpet] and I saw him in The Motive and The Cue and he was an incredible actor in that… so the song is BS!”.
 
The song began as a slow folk song before the band sped it up and turned it into the energetic catchy hit that MFP are becoming known for. Despite the frustrated lyricism, the song maintains a good-feeling and infectious upbeat manner. Layers of trumpet dip in and out of the charging rhythm section and repeating rift that becomes an instant earworm.
 
One of the band’s most loved live songs, fans will be pleased to finally hear it in recorded form and won’t be disappointed. 
 
Remixes come from friends of the band The Umlauts, Yaang and Kempner, reimagining the joyful hooks of Pick It Back Up through an electronic lens. Kempner’s rework features chopped and screwed drums and arpeggiated acid synths, whilst the pitched vocals create a new eerie tension to the song. Yaang change tack, leading with a breakbeat sample and melodic bassline to compliment the vocal mantra of “you only spend money” that echo’s throughout. It is a retake that almost harks back to the euphoria of early Chemical Brothers. 
The Umlauts bring their signature droning euro-thud to Pick It Back Up. Four-to-the-floor and pulsating, it is and artful adaptation of the original and telling of the groups emergence as one of the more exciting young acts merging dance music with the spirit of post-punk.
 
ABOUT MY FAT PONY:
 
Made up of vocalist/guitarist Felix Knox, trumpeter Kate Walker, bassist Scott Kibblewhite and drummer Max Silvey, the band share their latest single after a warm response to their debut offerings. Taking influence from the likes of Guided By Voices, Neutral Milk Hotel and The Go! Team, My Fat Pony weave melodic guitar, bouncing trumpet, intricate bass, and relentless drums – all backing witty, culturally referential lyricism.  
 
After gaining momentum headlining shows around the country, supporting the likes of Do Nothing, Personal Trainer and Keg, as well as being longlisted for the Glastonbury Emerging Talent Competition, My Fat Pony are set to release their debut EP later in 2023 following Pick It Back Up, Students, Gary and debut John Woo.
 
Select praise for My Fat Pony:

“There’s been a lot of talk about the indie of the 2000s remerging in contemporary music as of late, and if this prospect is to materialise, I’d wager that My Fat Pony will be at the vanguard, leading the charge. There’s a lot to love about the four-piece.” – Far Out Magazine
 
"I love that. That's like a mixture between The June Brides, Blur and Werewolves of London and that's bound to be a top ten hit you know... Nah, it's not going to be top ten but wouldn't it be great to live in a world where that would be top ten!" - Mickey Bradley, BBC Radio Ulster
 
John Woo their first of many singles planned for this year is full of toe-tapping, head nodding grooves and this effortless display will make this track whizz around your head at a canter. - Music Is My Radar
 
[A Single Wish PR / Beggars Group]

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