T Truman Returns With New Video “Vanity Jones”

Edited press release:

T Truman, the solo project and alter ego of the Vaccines’ keyboardist Timothy Lanham, has released his new single “Vanity Jones” alongside an extravagant accompanying video, which sees Truman cruising through a virtual San Francisco skyline in a vintage Alfa Romeo.

Speaking on the new single, T Truman said: “Vanity Jones is basically about the inner cynic who comes out uninvited and spoils a good time.” Dig a little deeper, and the track appears to examine human insecurities, jealousy and egotism – all wrapped in an irresistible piano-led, 70’s tinged sound that is unmistakably Truman.

“Vanity Jones”, co-produced and written with frequent collaborator Geoff Roberts, stands as the first new music to be heard from T Truman following his 2020 debut EP Born To Be Right. T Truman pays homage to the past as much as he looks forward to the future. With sonic references to 70’s piano-pop artists such as Todd Rundgren and Elton John, there’s a distinct nostalgic feeling, but one that confidently steps forward with a clear modern approach.

“Vanity Jones” is lifted from T Truman’s as-yet-unannounced second EP, due for release Spring 2022. Discussing the new EP, Truman commented: “Retrospectively I think a lot of this new EP’s underlying lyrical meaning is about a search for creative purpose, and perhaps the fear of what it means if you can’t find it… also a lot about the constant obsession with keeping in vogue, though I couldn’t help but layer all this with silly made up characters who I’d probably never want to meet.”

Watch the flashy new video below and catch him on tour in the UK alongside Walt Disco (dates just past).

Tour dates:

Oct 23 Stockton-on-tees, KU (supporting Walt Disco)
Oct 24 Manchester, YES Basement (supporting Walt Disco)
Oct 25 Sheffield, Sidney & Matilda (supporting Walt Disco)
Oct 27 Birmingham, The Sunflower Lounge (supporting Walt Disco)
Oct 29 London, Moth Club (supporting Walt Disco)
Nov 1 Brighton, The Hope and Ruin (supporting Walt Disco)
Dec 2nd London, Servant Jazz Quarters (Headline)