Sarpa Salpa are four friends who have featured regularly on the Carte Blanche Music blog since 2019. In the meantime, they’ve been picked up by British radio, resulting in sold-out shows and festival slots. With an appearance at the SXSW showcase festival in Texas planned for March, their international break-through appears to be imminent.

To put extra weight behind their efforts, the band kicks off 2022 with one of their strongest singles to date. Ready for airwaves and stages alike, Somebody starts with what could have been a house piano. Soon however a pumping bass, a driving beat and an infectious guitar melody take over.

Singer Marcus Marooth says about the track: “Somebody is a final goodbye to an old friend after 7 years together. It’s the summary of realisation that we weren’t meant to be and that we are both happier and better off where we are today. It’s a token of thanks and respect to what was as we both head down new paths and better lives. It’s also self reflective in my flaws in my past relationship and what I could’ve done better, what they deserved and simply weren’t getting. It’s my way of pushing her to find someone better than me and not lose confidence or faith in the world!”

Recommended as well:
Another Life
Stick To What You Know
Say Something
Before It Goes Dark

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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.