#OUTNOW: "23" by Lucky Iris

March 23, 2023

#OUTNOW: "23" by Lucky Iris

"23" by Lucky Iris

Leeds alt-pop duo Lucky Iris have shared new single "23", their first release since the singles "Speak Soon" and "(i'm not good at writing) love songs" which saw radio play across the UK and the USA. Made up of writer-producers Maeve and Jasper, the pair describe their music as a "cotton-candy kick in the face;" their electronic-edged, bittersweet pop songs have been generating excitement throughout West Yorkshire with a live show that's as likely to make you cry as is it is to make you dance.

"23" is the lead single from Lucky Iris' forthcoming EP, "maybe i'm too much", slated for release in July. Written and produced by the pair, mixed by Richard Wilkinson (Adele, Kaiser Chiefs) and mastered by Antony Ryan (Oh Wonder). "23" is the perfect distillation of the duo's impeccable ear for hyper-pop hooks and the musical heartbreak that defines the quintessential age of British indie music.

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To support the release of "23", Lucky Iris will be performing live across the country with more shows soon to be announced.

Live Dates:

26 March - Brudenell Piano Sessions, Brudenell Social Club, Leeds

5 April - Nation of Shopkeepers, Leeds

7 April - Pop Trash, Vinyl Whistle, Leeds

12 May - The Great Escape, Brighton

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