The second single from upcoming album ‘The Trinity’ arrives on streaming platforms 25th October!
Following on from the release of Would You Believe It earlier this summer, Micko & The Mellotronics have now announced their follow-up single, Misery Guts, which arrives in late October. A self-apparent cartoon noir, this infectious track pairs a solid, dynamic rhythm section with part-orchestrated, part-abstracted guitar work courtesy of Paul Cuddeford. Lyrically, it follows a couple who function around giving as good as they get.
Speaking about the characters in the song, frontman Micko Westmoreland explains:
“They have dedicated their earthly energy to complaint, projected externally and onto each other, terrified to look in their own backyard and ultimately own up to the behaviour. The mirror is a painful place for many. But it’s more than we can bear to face up to it all, states a lyric from the song.”
The initial inspiration for the track’s tragic tone was taken from former Doctor Who star Tom Baker. While reading the actor’s biography years ago, Micko was struck by his comments on the bizarre notion of couples perfecting exquisite torture upon each other over time. The idea stuck with him, and eventually arrived in song as Misery Guts. The track arrives on 25th October, which also marks the date of Micko & The Mellotronics’ next London show at The Fiddlers Elbow in Camden.
Misery Guts marks the second single from Micko & The Mellotronics’ upcoming album ‘The Trinity’, scheduled for release in early 2026. Thematically, the record takes from the experience of mid-life issues, reflections on the past, politics with a small “p” and social observation. Human behaviour and its motivations have always been key elements in Westmoreland’s work.
Rolling Stones producer Chris Kimsey was also essential to the making of ‘The Trinity’, acting as an executive producer. Making suggestions left, right and centre on instrument choices, vocal sound and even harmonies, Kimsey’s support has been invaluable in the creation of recent singles and the upcoming album.
The Mellotronics formed in 2017 with the intention of turning Micko Westmoreland’s songwriting skills into a dynamic live prospect, and released their debut album ‘1/2 Dove 1/2 Pigeon’ in 2020 followed by ‘Le Vice Anglais‘ in 2023.
The new incarnation of The Mellotronics sees Micko’s rabble-rousing vocals and spiky, agitational guitar work augmented perfectly by the crack squad of drummer Jan Noble and Budge Magraw on bass (both previously from The Cesarians). Paul Cuddeford (Boomtown Rats) moonlights when in town.
❉ Micko & The Mellotronics — ‘Misery Guts’ out 25th October 2025 via landlinerecords.com. Pre-Save Here! For more information: Facebook | Spotify
❉ News source: sonicpr.co.uk
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