Photo: Bethan Celeste

Cardiff risers casual smart have today unveiled their starry-eyed new single She’s My Love. Arriving in time for Valentine’s Day, the track pairs heartfelt lyrics with gentle, warming touches, wrapping its skippy melodies and laid-back beat in an easy, romantic glow. Speaking more about the track, vocalist Emily Beal says: "As artists we tend to get caught up trying to make metaphors for lyrics but with our new track we tried to be as sincere as possible as a no holds barred declaration of love. It’s the feeling of knowing someone and not knowing that you could know someone in that way, or that you could be known like that. With the awesome sax and upbeat drums we hope we can light up that feeling in anyone who listens." Championed by Huw Stephens, selling out Clwb and playing stages across Sŵn Festival and Green Man, the band set their sights ahead of their UK tour kicking off this month, with a summer schedule steadily filling with festival appearances (The Great Escape, Wanderlust). Take a listen to the new single below, with a full run of dates beneath. 

casual smart are: Peter Martin - Piano/Vox, Brooke Thomas - Guitar/Bass/ Vox, Emily Beal - Guitar/Bass/Vox, Rowan Phillips - Saxophone, Oliver Goddard - Drums

Upcoming Live shows:
24 FEB // Brighton, Green Door Store
26 FEB // London, Old Blue Last (Great Escape 20th Anniversary with Blue Bendy)
27 FEB // Cardiff, Clwb Ifor Bach
28 FEB // Manchester, YES Basement (Mood Swings)
3 MAR // Bristol, The Louisiana
8 MAR // Leeds, Brudenell Social Club
14-15 MAY // Brighton, The Great Escape
23 MAY // Southampton, Wanderlust Festival

i: https://www.instagram.com/casualsmartband