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Manchester’s Cavan Moran releases a brand new single 'Lonely Rival' on 7” vinyl, via his own label, C33 Records. The follow-up to 2013's 'Five Simple Crimes' EP is Moran’s first vinyl release and paves the way for his debut album, which will be released via the French vinyl-only label, Celebration Days Records in the autumn of 2015.

Moran has already graced some of the world’s finest stages, including London’s Union Chapel, New York’s Knitting Factory and La Flèche D'Or in Paris and the songs are built to fill such stunning spaces. Lonely Rival appears to deal with the fear of writer’s block, the dreaded curse of any songwriter. Crisp guitar and mournful harmonica introduce Moran’s rich vocal, before Emma Whitworth’s pretty piano line and a gentle drum beat embellish the arrangement. Hanami’s John Wilson adds understated lead guitar, as the song drifts to its mellow conclusion.

On the flip side is the sublime 'Pricked To A Pattern'. The piano is again prominent but this time joined by accordion and banjo, giving it a more traditional folk flavour. Whitworth’s backing vocals, although subtle, meld with Moran, in perfect harmony. Writer’s block seems light years away.