The Last Dinner Party - 'Nothing Matters'
The Last Dinner Party are candid and captivating in their debut single ‘Nothing Matters’
One of the most exciting new bands in the industry have finally released their much-awaited debut single Nothing Matters, and it is one of the most impressive debut singles of the year, if not, in recent years.
The five-piece, based in London, have spent a year touring the London circuit. Last year, the band supported The Rolling Stones in Hyde Park along with Sam Fender and Courtney Barnett and will be supporting Florence & the Machine and First Aid Kit this spring.
They are embarking upon a headline UK and European tour this summer, with dates all across the continent. The personnel are lead vocalist Abigail Morris, bassist Georgia Davies, guitarist Lizzie Mayland, keyboardist Aurora Nishevci and lead guitarist Emily Roberts.
Nothing Matters is what happens when a band are all working to the best of their abilities, each member given room to shine and do their thing. The track opens with keys that sound Arctic Monkeys-esque, possibly courtesy of talented producer James Ford who worked with the band on the song. Morris’ vocals are arresting and unique, and instantly hooks the listener, grabbing your attention. The rhythm section is perfect, and the drums compliment the rest of the song wonderfully. “The moon is bursting with headlights/One more and we’re away/Love tender in your Chevrolet” Morris delivers in her operatic voice.
The song feels frenzied in the best way possible. By the time we get to the epic chorus, they really do make us feel like nothing matters, like they’re singing with slight detachment and observing everything for what it truly is.
“I put my heart inside your palms/My home in your arms/Now we know/Nothing matters” Morris states openly. After the bridge, an epic guitar solo comes in, powerful and electric, as we’re hit with incredible notes from Abigail as belts, ending the song on a stunning falsetto.
Nothing Matters is a formidable, energetic mountain of a song. If this is their debut single, then the music that follows promises to be even more grandiose.
Words by Lucy Skeet
