Ventrelles: Emily’s Song

(42’s Records)

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Manchester based Ventrelles celebrate a new record label deal with their new single Emily’s Song. And once again it’s a vibrant and uplifting blast of shimmering guitars and psychedelic infused pop which showcases their very own brand of fleece pop.

It’s now almost a year since Ventrelles’ last single We All Fall Down, a song which highlighted their penchant for blending strong psychedelic leanings with classic indie pop, producing a sound which gives the band a unique edge. And now as their first release for Manchester’s 42’s Records, new single Emily’s Song further defines a band who have clearly been honing their craft throughout 2025 as they continue to write new material and test it out on the live circuit.

Emily’s Song bristles with the panache of The War On Drugs, the melodic overtones of The Stone Roses and the urgency of The Verve, serving as a fine nod back to some of the classic guitar songs of the early 90’s whilst still offering a strong contemporary edge, thereby giving the song and fresh and vibrant feel. The unbridled energy which runs through the grooves fuses seamlessly with shimmering guitars, strong and infectious melodies and an always solid rhythm section, whilst Phil Knox’s endearing vocals add a melancholy touch to an emotive story about a lost loved one.

Bass player Paul Mawhinney describes the creative process as follows, “The way it works with us is Phil will bring a song to rehearsal, sometimes fully formed and others a sketch of an idea. Most of the time it’ll take us a couple of sessions to work out all the parts and how they fit together. ‘Emily’ was different, almost instant. The song was waiting for us in that room and has changed very little since. Simple, effective, uncomplicated and timeless.”

Emily’s Song is released in various formats with a limited transparent green 7” vinyl featuring an additional track, It’s In The Papers, and the expanded CD featuring both these songs together with different mixes.

Alongside Phil on vocals and guitar and Paul on bass, the band also comprise Connor Long on guitar and G-Lo Knott on drums, and this consistent line-up has certainly helped the band to develop their sound as they continue their journey towards a highly anticipated and long overdue debut album. As a band who have consistently described themselves as “a tuneful, melodic wall of sound dressed in functional outdoor wear,” Emily’s Song sticks to this mantra and also puts down a strong marker as this new era dawns. I’m already feeling that 2026 is going to be a very important year for Ventrelles and their ever growing fan base.

You can catch Ventrelles at one of the forthcoming live dates:

November
02 Bury, Wax and Beans (single launch show)
15 London, Hope and Anchor (with The Institutes and The Resolve)
23 Manchester, YES (The Basement) (supporting Marseille)

You can buy tickets for the gigs here.

You can buy, stream or download the single here.

You can find Ventrelles on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram and Bandcamp.

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All words by Ian Corbridge. You can find more of his writing at his author profile here.