By My Side, by Empathy Test

By My Side

by Empathy Test

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Anathe Mal Stuck in this Vampire Town, drowning in this beat. Favorite track: Vampire Town.

garou1674 This song is fantastic. The lyrics and music fit together like a tailored suit. Favorite track: Vampire Town.

Rob Smith More magic from Empathy Test Favorite track: By My Side.

Ronald van Veen Great new single by this new band that is going to be big!

Helm I love your tunes, so I ordered it without listen to it... I wait for my CD!!!

thomasoehme My best band on 2016, Great guys from London doing good 80ies Synth pop mixed with great Voice.

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Empathy Test's new single, By My Side, on CD. Four track CD comes in a cellophane-wrapped, single-fold, card digipak with original artwork by band member Adam Relf. Contains b-side 'Vampire Town' plus remixes by New Portals and Papertwin.

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Limited Edition 7" Vinyl Picture Disc
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Beautifully produced 7" vinyl edition of Empathy Test's latest single, By My Side featuring original artwork by band member Adam Relf. Side A: By My Side, side B: Vampire Town. DOES NOT INCLUDE REMIXES.

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1.	By My Side 03:51	lyrics	buy track
Oh how we carry with us, traumas of the past Faithful to moulds in which we’re cast. Hand me down dysfunction, recidivist desire watch me Throw another lover on the fire. There’s a great white elephant, hidden in the room Maybe you didn’t see him in the gloom. You say that I am empty, emotionally devoid Blame it on whatever, happened to the boy. And maybe it’s better we don’t talk about it all Maybe it’s better we don’t talk at all but Don’t you want to be by my side? I only want to be by your side. Don’t you want to be by my side? I only want to be by your side. The boy in the photograph made me want to cry When I saw the emotion in his eyes. Is it any wonder I’m struggling to cope? Is it any wonder we’re giving up hope? And maybe it’s better we don’t talk about it all Maybe it’s better we don’t talk at all but Don’t you want to be by my side? I only want to be by your side. Don’t you want to be by my side? I only want to be by your side. Don’t you want to be by my side? I only want to be by your side. Don’t you want to be by my side? I only want to be by your side.
2.	Vampire Town 03:16	lyrics	buy track
I need a break from this vampire town It sucks my blood and leaves me to drown In a lover’s bed I might rest my head But don’t go thinking I’ve left you for dead. The wind blows around these tired feet That push me always down a one way street You know I love you all I need is time What’s yours is yours and what’s mine is mine And I know that we, will always be friends And I know that we, will always be friends And I know that we, will always be friends And I know that we, will always be friends I wrote you a letter there’s no need to reply I’ll be the one who always swallows his pride. I believe in destiny, I believe in fate I believe it’s never going to be too late And I know that we, will always be friends And I know that we, will always be friends And I know that we, will always be friends And I know that we, will always be friends
3.	By My Side (New Portals Remix) 03:54		buy track
4.	Vampire Town (Papertwin Remix) 03:54		buy track

about

'By My Side' is the second of four singles to be taken from Empathy Test's upcoming debut album, which releases 23rd June 2017. 'By My Side' is self-released as an EP via digital and CD, featuring b-side 'Vampire Town' and remixes by New Portals and Papertwin. Also available is a 7" vinyl picture disc featuring the title track and b-side.

credits

released February 17, 2017

Isaac Howlett, Adam Relf

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Empathy Test London, UK

London (UK) based electronic pop group. As heard on MTV Catfish, Luis Miguel on Netflix, KCRW, BBC Introducing, Clash, Idolator, Line of Best Fit, Earmilk, PopMatters and many more.

shows

Jan 12

Futurum Music Bar

Prague, Czech Republic
Jan 13

Werk 2 - Halle D

Leipzig, Germany
Mar 08

Kulturzentrum Lagerhaus Bremen E.v.

Bremen, Germany
Mar 09

Markthalle

Hamburg, Germany
Mar 10

Helios 37

Cologne, Germany
Mar 15

Backstage München

Munich, Germany
Mar 16

Vaudeville

Lindau, Germany
Mar 22

Musikzentrum Hannover

Hannover, Germany
Mar 23

Reithalle, Straße E

Dresden, Germany
Mar 27

Der Cult

Nuremberg, Germany
Mar 28

F-Haus

Jena, Germany
Mar 29

Columbia Theater

Berlin, Germany
Mar 30

Kulttempel

Oberhausen, Germany
Mar 31

Das Bett

Frankfurt, Germany
Apr 04

Rebellion

Manchester, UK
Apr 05

Classic Grand, Glasgow

Glasgow, UK
Apr 06

Dareshack, Bristol

Bristol, UK
Apr 07

Queens Hall

Nuneaton, UK
Apr 10

The Chapel

Nottingham, UK
Apr 11

The Cluny 2

Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK
Apr 12

The Corporation

Sheffield, UK
Apr 13

The Garage London

London, UK

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