In June 2017, People Will Always Need Coal was released as one of the teaser tracks for Public Service Broadcasting’s album Every Valley, that offers a window into the world of Welsh mining in its heyday. Now, the song has been chosen to become their next proper single.

The tracks opens with a genuine recruitment advert from the 1970s, depicting an absurdly glamorous vision of life as a miner, followed by an authoritative voice assuring the listener that there is enough coal to last another 400 years. What follows, is a track that slowly builds to a grand final with a great drive.

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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.