Idle Hours Rock Towards The Sound Of Truth In Single “Televangelist”

Crawling up out of a fuzzed and buzzed guitar intro and seductively into your ears comes the tune “Televangelist” by UK group Idle Hours. In the name of not being sold on “religion,” they deliver something very much worth buying.

If only the system itself wasn’t a self-designed trap. If only the jangle of guitars could set the world free and make the artist a liberator rather than a prisoner. If only we were all trained in the art of vetting “saviors.”

“Televangelist” invites you to think, if you want to. Open your mind and rock towards the sound of truth. Or, you could just soak in the atmosphere coming through the speakers towards your head.

Manchester-based quartet Idle Hours have released their latest single, “Televangelist” and announced their debut EP The Fourth Wall, set for release August 19. Produced by Seanda Mcphail (The Orielles, Doves, Blanketman), this jangly guitar jam is an edgier but just as catchy follow up from their recent single “Souvenirs”. 

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Idle Hours promo photo.

A key aspect of Manchester, is that you’ll never fail to find the uprising indie talent in each corner, one of which is Idle Hours. The four piece outfit formed of Jack Waldron (Vocals, Guitar), Alex Needham (Bass), Tom Ashton (Guitar, Backing Vocals) and Jimmy Brown (Drums) are described as a blend of surf-pop, infused with tinges of indie rock, catchy melodies and impactful lyricism. 

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Televangelist cover art.

Speak in your natural tongue
Spread live across the nation
Fed into every home
Designer suit and tie with magenta tone
A CK exorcism

Stare down the gut of the lens
And save me from the clutches
A waste of oxygen
I close my eyes and the satellites
Leave me where I started

A race to close the eyelids
(A rush of blood to blame on your violent streak)
Jet lagged and uninvited

Late night celebrity guest
Contagious belly laughter
I hope it never ends
(Close knit, tight lipped)
Circle of friends
Would tell a different story

A race to close the eyelids
(A rush of blood to blame on your violent streak)
Jet lagged and uninvited
(If Jesus lived he’d fly first class on a free)
Dodge the paparazzi and autographs
(A rush of blood, a flux like a kick in the teeth)
Jet lagged and not feeling myself

https://www.musixmatch.com/lyrics/Idle-Hours/Televangelist

LINK: https://linktr.ee/IdleHours

Still capture from Televangelist visualizer video.

I am hearing echoes and inspiration of Duran Duran in both the vocals and the arrangement of Televangelist, and I am here for it.

Idle Hours delivers a completely engrossing sound and vocal dynamic. It’s not 1985 anymore and that’s OK. 2022 is sounding better than ever.

UNCLE EARS is a music blog written by David Falk. davidrfalk@gmail.com David was born in 1962 and gravitates towards melodies, adventure, unsigned artists, fresh discoveries. He trusts his ear to know what it likes and loves sharing what he finds. He lives near Seattle, WA, USA.

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David Falk was born in 1962 in Montebello, California. He has lived in Alaska and Washington State most of his life. These days he runs Port Orchard Football Club. David taught English and Drama at the High School level before retiring. His musical tastes are wide-ranging but he does love a good melody and adventurous noises. UncleEars.com was founded in 2022 as a way for David to share new music he likes.