Black Country Disco on the world – and it was exactly what the queer community needed.
Black Country Disco begs to be heard in a gay club. Across 10 tracks, the Wolverhampton singer-songwriter explores love, intimacy, heartbreak and sex – all against the backdrop of glorious, life-affirming, disco-infused pop. Coursing through the album is the influence of the Black Country, the part of the West Midlands where Aspaul grew up and recently returned to after more than a decade of living in London.
The album hasn’t had a proper outing yet for obvious reasons (thanks, COVID-19). Instead, fans have had to make do with swaying in their bedrooms, a gin and tonic in hand, imagining throngs of sweaty revellers surrounding them.
Tom Aspaul launches new era with 80s-inspired banger The Program
Tom Aspaul’s Black Country Discothèque era has started off with a bang(er).
In collaboration with San Francisco-based producer Funk LeBlanc and Australian singer-songwriter Madeleine Wood, The Program is an infectious, 80s-inspired number with punchy drums and a euphoric guitar solo.
The track serves as the lead single from Aspaul’s forthcoming remix album, Black Country Discothèque, which is due for release on 15 March. It will include reimagined versions of songs from the star’s acclaimed debut, Black Country Disco.
“I am super excited to start the second phase of the Black Country Disco era!” Aspaul said in a statement. “The Program is such an amazing song, when I got in touch with Funk LeBlanc about collaborating for the remix album, they sent the demo through and it was a no-brainer.