Black Lounge – share the new single ‘Taxi’

After a summer experiencing a number of breakthrough moments – the Beautiful Days Festival, support from BBC Introducing, Notion, FAULT, This Feeling, and a rammed pop-up London show at the relaunched Barfly – Essex indie-rock risers Black Lounge now showcase a different element to their sound with the new single ‘Taxi’ ahead of the release of their debut EP.
 
‘Taxi’ sees Black Lounge stepping into autumnal melancholy, with jangly acoustic indie-pop fuelled by a melody that’s instantly unforgettable – the reason why it has already been so anticipated by fans following teasers on socials. The song’s story is a day-in-the-life experience of a regrettable young adulthood experience – turning up to see a girl when you’re clearly not welcome. And as the song unfolds, it’s clear there’s no coming back from such a spectacular misjudgement.
 
Vocalist, guitarist and songwriter George Grant says, “Taxi is based on true events. It’s about chasing love across London for someone that doesn’t feel the same way about you. Obsessed and thinking you’re doing the right thing, but in reality, you’re making things much worse. Every word you hear in the song happened. Turning up to her night without an invite just to see her disappointed upon your arrival. We’ve all been there, right?” 

 
As with the rest of their recent singles – ‘Welcome Home’, ‘Roommate’ and ‘Sake of a Laugh’ – the new single was recorded at RAK Studios with renowned Coldplay producer Danton Supple.
 
George Grant had launched Black Lounge independently, but 2026 represented a rebirth for the band – one that realises their early potential and that can elevate them to much bigger stages. Key to this was a new line-up, bringing in Ben Gulik (lead guitar), James Ladds (bass) and Jack Cassidy (drums), while a deal with Right Tracks (the new venture from Chrysalis co-founder Chris Wright) opened up further opportunities.
 
The band draw on influences such as Wunderhorse, Arctic Monkeys, Geese and The Libertines, and have played gigs alongside the likes of The Molotovs and The Clause.
 
After headlining The Finsbury last week, Black Lounge’s upcoming gig schedule now runs as below:
 
OCTOBER
9th – London, The Victoria (supporting Where’s Sammy)
13^th – London, The Gallery
27th – London, Paper Dress Vintage (supporting Archie Thornton)
30^th – London, Elephants Head (supporting Sawyer)
31st – Southend, The Fickle Pickle
 
NOVEMBER
26^th – London, The Old Blue Last
 
DECEMBER
5th – London, Camden Rocks – The Barfly
6th – London, The 100 Club (supporting Belouis Some)
10^th -London , Shacklewell Arms (supporting Roxborough)