This is the band's first release since debut album Sunrooms was launched to critical acclaim in May 2022, and there's a lot more to come:

“We've spent the past three years working on a new record and it's really exciting to finally share the first single”, explains lead singer and songwriter Cess. “When writing the lyrics, I tried to capture the whirlwind feeling of falling deeply in love with someone and realising they're about to turn your whole world upside-down. It's a song of dizzying heights and tender surrender.”

“We live at the bottom of a hill”, adds co-writer and producer Graham, “and everyday, we walk up that hill to watch the view and hatch some plans. A lot of the ideas that came to shape our new album were formulated there, on the hilltop. And it's also a symbol of perseverance. Life can sometimes feel like an endless climb, with much to do and little time, but there are always moments to take in the view, and this song is a reminder to ourselves to enjoy the journey.”

Earlier this year, Greenness sent a live acoustic version of Hilltop to the Croissant Neuf stage and were subsequently offered to perform three sets at Glastonbury Festival this year. This was their first appearance at the iconic festival. Further live shows and festival dates can be found on the band's official website.

Hilltop is out now - https://emubands.ffm.to/hilltop

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About Greenness:

Greenness' first two EPs were self-released in 2016 and 2018, both supported by a string of shows including at the Brighton Centre and the Royal Albert Hall, garnering attention from The Morning Star who called their live performance "a revelation".

In 2020, a video showing the recording process of their song Unfold using analogue synthesizers and "paper beats" went viral on social media, with 120,000 views.

Following a successful Crowdfunding campaign, Greenness spent the lockdown months recording and producing their debut album Sunrooms at home and self-released it in 2022, with the singles receiving airplay on BBC 6 Music (Steve Lamacq), Radio X (John Kennedy), BBC Introducing and Amazing Radio.

After a productive artist residency at Brighton Dome last summer, Greenness have been recording their second album, set to be released in the autumn.

Press reviews:

"It's a wondrous discovery." - For Folk's Sake

"A fascinating and sensual mix that delights over and over again." - Outside Left

"An imaginative blend of bilingual alt-folk electronica." - Prog Magazine

"Layered indie-pop and melodies that will curl up and rest happily inside your brain." - CMU

"A mesmerising blend of indie folk and meditative grooves." - Fresh on the Net