The Canadian-American artist Justin Nozuka has triumphantly returned with brand new single ‘All I Need’, his first new release since 2014’s Ulysees LP, and the lead single on his brand new High Tide EP. Produced by Chris Bond (Ben Howard, Eliza Shaddad, Tom Speight), ‘All I Need’ is a warming tonic for the soul, with Nozuka’s flawless talent for songwriting shining through the bouncing acoustic strings, emphatic percussion, and the musician’s expressive, light-touch vocal.

In an open letter to his fans, existing and new, Justin Nozuka shares: “I’m over the moon ecstatic to be sharing this new music with you. I wanted to thank you for your ongoing support throughout these years of silence and experimentation. I’ve been working on this album for over 2 and a half years. There were many times when I thought I was close, only to realize more songs needed to be written… It was an ongoing challenge, a proper mountain to climb.

I had the great privilege of working with an incredibly talented producer/musician by the name Chris Bond. We recorded both in Toronto, Canada and Devon, England over a couple months earlier this year. He truly brought these songs to life, fulfilling a sound I have dreamed lots about. I am tremendously grateful to him for his work and passion.  And now we are putting this out into the world…!

The album will come in 3 stages. The first and current stage is part 1, “High Tide”. This collection features 3 songs; All I Need, Hourglass and No Place in Mind. It’s a slight taste of what the album is about… warmth, nature, youthfulness and honesty in expression. I hope it brings some of these things to you. I am determined to be touring from here on out, I hope to see you on the road : ) With love and everlasting gratitude, Justin”

Having scaled the heights of soaring, melodic pop on debut single ‘Imagination’, Face return with their brand new track ‘Cry’. As a group chant of “Cry!Cry!Cry!” echoes in the beginning of the song, a wall of guitars and thunderous drumming erupt before giving way to another hook-filled chorus. It’s a clear statement of intent from a band so young; they’re not afraid to write pop songs with mass appeal, ones that channel the likes of The Killers and Bruce Springsteen in their heyday.

Signed to Stuart Price’s Warner’s-affiliated label AOA, Price; renowned for his work with the likes of Madonna, Everything Everything and New Order, also lent a hand in producing ‘Cry’ and is also at the helm for the band’s debut EP set to be released later this year.

David says of the track: “We're living in crazy times, we have created a society for ourselves that only Ronald McDonald can be proud of. Look at us. What's so good about being alive in 2017? There’s Richards everywhere you look. Are you a Richard? Or do you want to make this intolerable self-serving existence we call life better for everyone by making a decision to choose not to be a Richard. Power to the people. Anything is possible. Make them CRY.”

Now based in London, the band were formed in Glasgow by vocalist David Arthur, with the Face line up completed by Matt Kern, drummer Slim Gabriel and guitarist JC, and look set to be propelled to the forefront of modern guitar pop.