Slaney Bay - Why Does Love Mean Loss? (2023) Hi Res

South West London indie specialists Slaney Bay release brand new EP ‘Why Does Love Mean Loss?’, arriving today (September 29th).

Building on a manic summer across the festival circuit, with widely praised slots at The Great Escape, Gold Sounds, 110 Above, TiffCuff and Dot To Dot, the budding trio have also ticked off a support run alongside Coach Party (previous slots w/ Sinead O’Brien, Bleach Lab & Low Hummer), and are currently gearing up for what promises to be a busy autumn live run - including their debut London headliner at Colours Hoxton (November 3rd).

Spawning lead singles ‘The Fall’, ‘Move On’ and ‘EST’, Slaney Bay have certainly sparked plenty of attention throughout the press landscape (Billboard, The Independent, Dork, The Line Of Best Fit, Gigwise, Rough Trade, Under The Radar), in addition to landing several BBC Radio 1 (Jack Saunders) and BBC 6 Music (Steve Lamacq) plays, with the three childhood friends’ dazzling potential exemplified throughout their latest extended release.

Speaking ahead of their EP’s arrival, frontwoman Cait Whitley explained: “‘Why Does Love Mean Loss?’ explores the interconnectivity between love and loss. Without loss, love wouldn’t be as meaningful. Without love, loss wouldn’t be as painful. Their existence strengthens each other. We have a tendency to try and avoid the hurt, internally questioning ‘Why Does Love Mean Loss?’. Why can’t I just have love without the pain? Is it even still worth it? The tracklist examines all forms of love and loss. Building from a loved one moving away in ‘EST’, to the loss of motivation in ‘The Fall’, and crescendoing on the most painful scenario - love and loss battling for dominance in the experience of grief (“Family Tree”).