“Long Distance’s” latest single “Empire” explores how the powerful uses their influence and money to set the table for them.

We did an interview with the artist over a cup of coffee about this latest release, here’s what they had to say!

Tell us about your track

Empire is our first single, the song is very much a response to the current political context, both at home and in the world. When powerful entities use money, brute force and exclusionary politics, it is very hard not to feel a sense of despair and anger. The track will take you on a sonic journey of dreamy vocals, chimey guitar leads, fuzzy rhythms, glassy synths and pounding drums.

Tell us your inspiration behind this track

The absurd times in which we live in and the political situation of the world.

How long did it take to record the track album EP ?

The track was written and recorded over a year and a half

What is the meaning behind the lyrics?

The song is a dig at our collective hunger for power. From the political forces that seem omnipotent to the tyranny of the little despots who live among and within us. History shows that they are all doomed to fall.

What brings next after this release?

There’s another single dropping next month called Lovesong for an Apocalypse