Stereo Honey take us on a memorable journey on ‘The Bay’

When you hear that a track is called ‘The Bay‘, you’re likely imagining a summer jam full of romantic memories and holiday relaxation. In this case, that could not be further from the truth. Stereo Honey’s latest offering is actually informed by the Morecambe Bay tragedy of 2004, in which 23 undocumented immigrants from China drowned trying to navigate the tricky seas and tides of the North West English coast. Of those that were lost in the disaster, two of the bodies were never discovered, and on ‘The Bay‘, Stereo Honey singer Pete Restrick takes the perspective of those two lost bodies, floating in the unpredictable ocean, clinging to each other in hopes of survival.

Restrick says of the song: “The lyrics of this song entail both a physical connection and a personal memory to an event I could not fully understand at the time. The bay is a love song written from the perspective of the two bodies that were never recovered, clinging onto one another whilst the water rises around them. ‘Here comes the tide, wait for a lifeline / Place your fingers in mine, we’ll wait for a lifetime”

It’s an ambitious topic and angle for a song, especially from such a new band, but the London quartet are more than capable of the challenge. ‘The Bay‘ is a heartfelt rock song, that doesn’t skimp on energy and unpredictability, much like the currents into which the bodies found themselves being pulled. Listen below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34oobln-ygg

The Bay‘ is the first track to be taken from Stereo Honey’s debut EP, which will be arriving in November. For now keep up with them on Facebook and Twitter.