Emerging Folk-Pop Duo Memorial Announce Debut Full-Length; Share New Music Video For Latest Single “Dialtone”

Folk-pop duo Memorial have announced they will be releasing their self-titled debut full-length album on April 29th via Real Kind Records. Alongside the news, the pair of Ollie Spalding and Jack Watts have shared the heartfelt music video for tranquil new single “Dialtone”.

Speaking about the new album, they said, “The album was a joint therapy for us, there would be no songs if we didn’t create a sacred space to talk openly and honestly without prejudice. In the process we were able to reach the depths of our heartbreak, family issues, loneliness and friendship and Cathartically wrenched them into 12 songs. We’re unbelievably proud of the outcome. It’s our first album, a truly monumental thing for us, it felt like we were working towards it before it was even a possibility, so the fact it’s finally here is mind blowing. We poured everything into it and can’t wait to put it out into the world and share it with you.”

Becoming increasingly known for their warm, vibrant folk style, “Dialtone” builds off a sense of intimacy and dream-like melancholy. Marking a new chapter in their friendship, the song was written after the two friends moved to separate parts of the country. Highlighted throughout the stunning new video, directed by Jack Lilley and Jaime Harding, we see the duo come to terms with their now separated situation and find an even stronger connection within it.

Speaking on ‘Dialtone’, they said, “Dialtone was written after we’d moved a long distance away from each other. We’d worried about the impact it could have on our friendship. It just so happens that in that year or so we’d both endured some drastic changes in our lives, but the distance created a pathway for more meaningful communication. We called when we needed to and we visited each other at the most important times. If anything it brought us closer together as we realised we could actually depend on each other. It all sounds cheesy, but it’s what the song is about and it’s important to recognise how important some people are to you.”

While adding about the new video, “We had a great time doing the video for this. Once again we found ourselves outside in attire not suited to the time of year. It’s the first time our video has had a storyline. It was conceived and directed by Jack Lilley and Jamie Harding. We communicated through tin cans and string and the string had always been tight, when it goes loose something is wrong. Jack traversed various parts of Bristol in vintage pyjamas to try and find Ollie to find out what’s happened and restore communication once more. We left Bristol, in love with Bristol and can’t wait to go back.”

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