During the 20/21 lockdowns A Man Called Adam's Sally Rodgers and Steve Jones battened down in their studio-base on the wild, industrial North East coast where Sally grew up. The resulting recordings, released as an album later this year, draw influence from the raw nature and raging seas of the ancient Jurassic coastline, the working men's clubs, Chemical Cities and seaside towns that fall into the mouth the river Tees. The tracks – from Kate Bush-like wonky pop to arthouse bangers and ambient electronica explore themes of memory, solitude and resilience while immersed in the detail and deep time of the North East coast.

Here on Starlings, the second single release from the forthcoming A Man Called Adam album, AMCA enchant with a slice of uplifting indie, electronic dance. Weaving an infectious Northern Soul stomp with modulating rhythmic synths, flutes, pianos and emotive vocals to invoke the starling murmurations, light play, the 'over-ground laboratories' and 'acronyms of industry', of the epic coastal landscapes that inspired the track.

The sleeves feature photography taken in the 70s by local photographer Robin Dale of people and places around Teesside.

""Ah the greatest band in all the land return. Bangin' that, cannot wait to hear more"" - Mike Bradbury (Balearic Ultras - Higher Love Recordings - 1BTN - Music For Dreams Radio - Cowbe)
""wow wow"" - Severino Panzetta (Horse Meat Disco)
""Such a rocker! Detroit meets Teeside? It bloody works!"" - Ex-Friendly (Totally Wired Radio / Radio Al Hara / truthandliesmusic.com)
""This is superb!"" - Graeme Park (All over!)
""Right up my street ..Thanks"" - Trevor Fung (Dex / Gilt / Festivals / Various..)
""this is fabulous"" - Justin Robertson (Soho Radio / London)
""AMCA on top form." - Gordon Kaye (Residency: TRANSFORMATION, every Saturday at The Academy, Oxford and GUEST SPOTS)
""Legends"" - Crispin Dior (Wash Your Troubles Away / Totally Wired Radio)
""Nice electronic textures, interesting approach."" - François K (Deep Space NYC / Wave Music / Worldwide FM / francois-k.com)
""JUST LUV ANYTHING THAT 'A MAN CALLED ADAM' DOES !! QUALITY !!"" - Tommy D Funk (The Safe As Houses Show (The New York Edition) / The Buzz Mcr / Manchester / DJ)