Micko & The Mellotronics To Release New Single “Misery Guts”

Following on from the release of Would You Believe It earlier this summer, Micko & The Mellotronics have announced they will release their new single, Misery Guts, on the 25th October via Landline Records. A self apparent ‘cartoon noir’, the track pairs a solid, dynamic rhythm section with part-orchestrated, part-abstracted guitar work courtesy of Paul Cuddeford (The Boomtown Rats). Lyrically, it follows a couple who function around giving as good as they get. The initial inspiration for the track’s tragic tone was taken from former Doctor Who star Tom Baker. While reading the actor’s biography years ago, Micko was struck by his comments on the bizarre notion of couples perfecting exquisite torture upon each other over time. The idea stuck with him, and eventually arrived in song as Misery Guts. The track arrives on 25th October, which also marks the date of Micko & The Mellotronics’ next London, UK show at The Fiddlers Elbow in Camden. 

Misery Guts marks the second single from Micko & The Mellotronics’ upcoming album, The Trinity, which is scheduled for release in early 2026. Thematically, the record takes from the experience of mid-life issues, reflections on the past, politics with a small “p” and social observation. Human behaviour and its motivations have always been key elements in Westmoreland’s work. Producer Chris Kimsey was also essential to the making of The Trinity, acting as an executive producer. Making suggestions left, right and centre on instrument choices, vocal sound and even harmonies, Kimsey’s support has been invaluable in the creation of recent singles and the upcoming album.