VC Pines unveils new single ‘Running’

After a hiatus last year, VC Pines - aka Jack Mercer - is back with his new single ‘Running’. “‘Running’ is about loneliness,” he explains. “Never feeling like you really fit into a group of friends. You know people from different pockets of London who tend to drift in and out of their lives every weekend and then disappear for a while. It’s easier to hide addictions from people because no one’s really able to keep an eye on you. You hate being stuck in one place for too long, but there’s always someone telling you you need to take a breather from chaotic work life/social life.” Marking the beginning of his new era, Jack adds, “I’ve definitely taken a more alternative direction, focusing more on contemporary and unique sounds and pairing them with soulful vocals. I love working with huge contrasts, so for me, using sounds as imagery as a way to paint a modern picture, paired with the occasional ‘classic’ instrument such as trombone or rusty xylophones, and a classic soul voice is a perfect juxtaposition. It all starts with writing a great song on one instrument, and then doing the best I can to fuck with it using influences from Childish Gambino, Glass Animals, Steve Lacy, Kendrick Lamar and King Krule producing a blend of London traffic with Hip Hop grooves and soulful melodies.” Have a listen to new single ‘Running’ below.