The brainchild of vocalist-songwriter Carmody and guitarist-producer Tal Janes, Oh My Sun are a London-based duo centred around a return to analogue life and organic songwriting. Harkening back to the golden era of 70s songwriting with a contemporary twist, the pair coined the term ‘nostalgic absurdism’ to describe their sound, exploring the contrast between longing for a simpler, nature-connected life and the surreal reality of modern city living. Their debut single ‘5 Pieces’ is out today via Bridge The Gap.

‘5 Pieces’ is the first song that emerged from the band’s creative partnership, and is a tongue-in-cheek take on a period of emotional turmoil at the end of a relationship. The track draws lyrical inspiration from astrology and symbolism, referencing the effect of the moon on our mood, as well as the book Turning: Lessons From Swimming In Berlins Lakes – a true story about a woman who decides to swim in a different lake each week as part of her breakup healing process. The song’s atypical structure mirrors the upside-down world of loss in all forms, however the instrumental is bright, with Tal’s bopping acoustic guitar patterns punctuated by playful synths and string section flourishes. On the track, the band share:

“Reflecting on Turning: Lessons From Swimming In Berlins Lakes, We spoke about the meditative nature of cold-water swimming and how it can take your mind away from loss, even if only momentarily. We ran with the idea of using cold-therapy as a cure for heartache and we thought about the idea of throwing away 5 mementos into a lake as a symbol of letting go / moving on from a relationship.”