An album formed under conditions of “dreams not yet realised, actions still to be taken, the unerring tick of time squeezing possibilities.” That’s how we described Everyone I Know, Just Holding On, the most recent record from Bellmore-based band Beat Radio. Rather than grow disillusioned, Brian Sendrowitz and co. turned sadness on its head, finding positivity and energy in the face of such fears, fueling a renewed effort. “The record is a call-to-arms against such [pessimistic] thinking,” we concluded, “a reminder that there is always time to act, to work and fight to make real what feels right.”
Today, we’re delighted to be able to share a brand new Beat Radio track. The first of a series of singles to be released this autumn ahead of a new full-length album next year, ‘Real Love’ is a continuation of the aforementioned spirit, recommitting to the oldest, most cherished bonds even in the face of struggle and pain. As Sendrowitz puts it, the song concerns “hard work in relationships, committing to moving through the hard times, and grieving over the loss of the versions of yourselves that no longer exist.”
The track includes appearances from ex-Beat Radio member Phil Jimenez and Kathryn Froggatt, the latter lending vocals that help develop the trademark Beat Radio sincerity, and imbue the sound with an urgent emotion. The result is a song that transforms mourning into action, nostalgia into hope. A moment of clear-eyed clarity that sees through the pre- and misconceptions about who we were and who we wanted to be. People change with time, but their relationship need not. For love is a malleable thing, it just takes a little working.
we were so young then
we didn’t know better
maybe there’s still time
build a new dream together
we’ve got a real love
sometimes it ain’t enough
no matter what it takes
i’m never giving up
