A PERMANENT SHADOW RETURNS WITH THE SINGLE “WE’LL BE ONE”
Following the album ‘No Leaf Clover’ (2024) and the covers EP ‘Summertime Love’ (2025), the Barcelona-based project, A Permanent Shadow, announces its return with the single ‘We’ll Be One.’
Recorded at Mini-Blind Studios in Barcelona and produced by Valen Nieto, the song deals with the issue of stalking, the relentless harassment in an unhealthy romantic situation. The song’s protagonist is behind bars and reflects on his actions, without truly understanding what led him to this situation.
Obsession and unrequited love are the central themes of the song, whose video was filmed at the former ‘La Modelo’ prison in Barcelona, directed by Jorge Rodríguez and featuring dancer Nirvana Sepúlveda. “I wanted to reflect the claustrophobia of being locked up, both physically and metaphorically, because obsession with another person can feel like being in prison for both the stalker and the stalked,” says CP Fletcher, founder and vocalist of the band. “Filming the video in a derelict prison was the best way to bring these ideas to life.”
Musically, ‘We’ll Be One’ has a more organic feel than A Permanent Shadow’s recent releases. Fletcher explains: “Acoustic guitars predominate in this song, which isn’t typical for this project. However, I wanted to move towards a sound more reminiscent of Yacht Rock—soft and elegant—to give more weight to the lyrics. The upcoming album will feature songs more in line with our usual style, but I thought it would be interesting to release a quieter single, a departure from our typical sound.”
‘We’ll Be One’ and its music video are both available right now! The new album ‘Half-Century Dead End’ will be released in January 2027.
Do you have a moment you could share with the magazine
from your previous gigs or recording experiences?
Being able to enter a studio and record new music is always an amazing experience. I adore being in a creative environment, it seems like time stood still in the studio. This whole musical journey is a blast.
What advice would you give to people just starting out in the music industry?
Get a good lawyer and focus on creating.
Who were your musical influences growing up?
David Bowie, Iggy Pop, Lou Reed.
Who did you watch at your first ever gig you attended?
Unbelievably, Shakin’ Stevens.
How did that gig you watched make you feel?
It was a bit embarrassing. I went with my dad, and he hated it because Shaky did not sound like on record. My dad was visibly grumpy throughout.
What was the hardest obstacle you had to overcome to get to where you are now in music?
My own lack of confidence and a surplus of self doubt.
What was your best performance?
A Bowie tribute gig on what would have been his 79th birthday. I even managed to smuggle a Tin Machine song into the setlist!
How do you feel about sampling, do you use sampling?
I use sampling and even AI. They are just tools , like a drum machine back in day, or synthesisers. I am not a gear head, but I embrace technology, though technology rarely embraces me.
If you could choose from a historical gig, from any era who would you have seen and why?
David Bowie at Earls Court 1978. The show was filmed but never released. What little footage there is available looks and sounds amazing.
Where and when is your next gig?
We currently have no gigs lined up, hopefully next year with the new album release.
What’s your favourite song and why?
‘Stay’ by David Bowie. It’s just the perfect song and incredibly funky.
Why do you make music?
I would not know what to do with myself if I didn’t.
Talk us through your song writing process.
Lyrics come first, and then I weave the music around them. It’s never the other way around.
If you could offer one small bit of advice for your past self what would you say?
Get good at your craft.
