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Johnny Marr unveils ‘The Trap’ song from new LP
Second solo album ‘Playland’ is due out this October.
Legendary guitarist Johnny Marr has unveiled ‘The Trap’, the second track to be taken from his forthcoming solo album ‘Playland’.
This is the former Smiths guitarist’s second solo release, following 2013’s ‘The Messenger’.
Previously, Marr’s streamed ‘Easy Money’, a thumping lead track that went hand in
hand with a class stricken video.
Now ‘The Trap’ is streaming via the Radcliffe and Maconie show on BBC Radio 6 Music. Speaking to the hosts about his new record, he also premiered the new song.
Listen to ‘The Trap’ from 53 minutes onwards on BBC 6 Music.
‘Playland’ is out 6th October. Check out forthcoming dates:
OCTOBER
13 Lincoln, The Engine Shed
14 Southend, Cliffs Pavilion
15 Bexhill, De La Warr
17 Wolverhampton, Civic Hall
18 Cardiff, Great Hall
20 Bournemouth, O2 Academy
21 Cambridge, Corn Exchange
23 London, Brixton Academy
24 Bath, Pavilion
25 Manchester, O2 Apollo
27 Glasgow, O2 Academy
28 Newcastle, O2 Academy
29 Leeds, O2 Academy
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