Despite being an ode to directionless and the yearn for love, ‘Commodore’ sees the Pond frontman flip the melancholic nature of the lyrics into an infectious psych-pop anthem, laden with strutting basslines and a driving chorus. The track is accompanied by a music video directed by Kristofski, shot while Allbrook was in Los Angeles and further bringing his eccentricity to life.
Speaking on the track, Allbrook shares: "I guess this is about being directionless, catching the bus around its full loop just to get some time for nothing. I'm the person who catches the train instead of a plane. It takes ages, and there's a lot of melancholy that comes with that much time with your thoughts, but I'm a stinge and have a very low concept of how much comfort I deserve in this life. I'm trying to adjust that now because 'self-love' was a big buzz word for a bit, and now I'm trying to convince myself I deserve love, a sick Commodore, and a romantic photograph, all things to be held simply and tenderly."
“'Commodore' was co-produced with Nathaniel Hoho, who helped bring the track to life. “I had the structure and chords and kinda everything, but it wasn’t right and I stopped caring. He did that for me and I’m eternally grateful,” added Allbrook.
‘Commodore’ is the third single lifted from Manganese, following the sprawling indie rock of ‘Round Round the Moon and All’ and the upbeat ‘Jackie’. The upcoming record arrives off the back off a prolific period for Allbrook - from January’s single ‘If Hadn’t Met Feefee Brown’, released on Bandcamp to raise funds for the Kimberley Flood Relief, to an extensive world tour as frontman for Pond, and working with old friend Kevin Parker on an original song 'Wings of Time' written for Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves from Paramount Pictures and eOne.
Beginning in June, Allbrook will embark on a run of solo UK shows for this Summer following the release of Manganese. The UK tour will see Allbrook play venues across Brighton, Exeter, Bath, Bedford and more, including a stop at London’s Hoxton Hall. Tickets are available now below.
Nicholas Allbrook 2023 UK Tour
Wednesday 21 June - Komedia Studio, Brighton
Thursday 22 June - The Forum, Tunbridge Wells
Friday 23 June - Hoxton Hall, London
Saturday 24 June - Exeter Cavern, Exeter
Wednesday 28 June - Moles, Bath
Thursday 29 June - Bedford Esquires, Bedford
Friday 30 June - Future Yard, Birkenhead
Saturday 1 July - The Trades Club, Hebden Bridge
