Rising London alternative group Oli Barton & The Movement return with their trademark unique indie sensibilities to release their epic synth-powered new single 'Martyr'. Ahead of the release of their long awaited mixtape 'pipe dreams', 'Martyr' unveils the huge ambition behind the upcoming project. Mixing emotional synths, 80s style percussion and a positive and an uplifting central message, 'Martyr' expands Oli's palette and continues to showcase him as an increasingly promising voice amongst British indie artists. Speaking about the new single Oli says "This last year has really proved something to us. You have to look beyond the negativity, beyond the politics, beyond the media and you will find that people are ultimately always there for each other. We've seen these amazing people laying their lives on the line for others and being completely selfless. Lyrically, I wanted to pay tribute to these unsung heroes because they prove that we are always stronger together. The production on this track too is my favourite yet, utilising multiple synth layers and huge drums to bring that pure 80s vibe. . ." 'Martyr' follows the release of last year's 'Get Out' which proved to be their biggest hit yet. Having gained great support from BBC Introducing, the band played multiple festivals in the year before the pandemic where they stormed through many high-profile performances garnering significant attention. 2021 promises to be a huge year for Oli Barton & The Movement as they complete their debut mixtape 'pipe dreams' alongside producer Jules Gulon (Sam Smith, Liam Payne, Sam Fender) - a release that is sure to continue Oli's ascent to the indie stratosphere.

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