What is a Prince Bishop, you might ask? Well, that’s a historical figure from Durham. This British County was a virtually independent state for many centuries. It wasn’t ruled by the King, but by powerful ‘Prince Bishops’. In 2022, these influential leaders are the namesakes of an upcoming Durham-based guitar band.

In anticipation of their debut album All Is Due, scheduled for release in May, Prince Bishop just released their sophomore single. Roman Roads is a guitar-laden, psyche-rock inspired track that recalls early Radiohead, as well as Foo Fighters and even Rush. Featuring a joyous, falsetto-driven chorus, it encourages listeners to forge their own path and embrace the inevitable bumps in the road.

“I wanted to write a song about how the best lessons in life are those which are hard-won”, Prince Bishop frontman Ben Trenerry said. “We live in a world of easy wins, but nothing worth having is easily attained is it?“

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Werner Schlosser

I’m a music industry watcher and journalist. Worked at a CD club, a record store chain and was editor in chief of an entertainment trade magazine. Have been in the radio business since 1987, producing and presenting shows. Was music director of several stations. Also, I developed the European Border Breakers Chart, Music Moves Europe Talent Chart and ESNS Chart. CEO of Werner Bros. tekst | uitleg.