The Slow Country sign to Heist or Hit and share new single, "Firing Line"

As the latest signing to Heist or Hit, The Slow Country join the likes of Westside Cowboy, Her's, and ladylike. "Firing Line", produced by Bill Ryder-Jones, arrives as their first release on the Manchester-based label and sees them blend their folk indie sound with maximalist rock.

Speaking about the new track, singer-guitarist Charlie Smith shares: ”To me, 'Firing Line' is about anxiety, depression and self-pity, and the repetitive lifestyle they can create. When those feelings hit, they almost feel like an act of violence against oneself. When you’re in the throes of anxiety and depression, you don’t notice the beauty in the world around you. We wanted to highlight this through the juxtaposition between the blunt lyrics and the (hopefully) epic music that surrounds them. This is a big reason why there are so many melodic moments in the song, and the strings and piano play such a big role.

"Bill gave us the time and encouragement to express ourselves more freely on the track, helping us give the song its emotional core. It was a pleasure to see him work with our violin player Miren, he’s incredibly subtle and natural in his production which just allows you to really open your playing.”