From their roots in Derbyshire, the five lads in Marseille are rapidly transitioning from regional champions to national contenders, and their newest single, 'Fever', is the definitive proof of their rising dominance. Fresh off receiving key backing from BBC 6 Music heavyweights Steve Lamacq and Nathan Shepherd, the track arrives this October 10th via Echo Bass Records as a blistering, hypnotic statement of intent.
The band—frontman Will Brown, lead guitarist Joe Labram, rhythm guitarist Lennon Hall, bassist Will Sabey, and drummer Tom Spray—average an age of just 20, yet their sound carries a maturity and conviction far beyond their years. Having already snagged rotation on Radio X, along with international attention from US stations KEXP and Sirius XM, Marseille's devoted following is swelling across the UK and beyond.
'Fever' immediately showcases the sonic evolution hinted at in their earlier work, launching with a thunderous bass line and driving percussion that grabs you by the throat. It’s a track that fully lives up to its title, building a genuinely addictive groove anchored by Will Sabey and Tom Spray, which then gives way to Joe Labram's serpentine guitar work.
The single's infectious melodies and anthemic core were honed under the expert guidance of producer Michael Smith, known for his work with the likes of Wolf Alice and Delights. Smith's touch is evident, giving every element space to breathe while ensuring the track’s urgent, hypnotic intensity never wanes. The production is a masterclass in clarity, allowing the band’s natural chemistry and muscular indie-rock ambition to shine through without sounding cluttered.
For frontman and songwriter Will Brown, the track is less a song and more a personal battle-cry. He shares, "The lyrical content of Fever is my mantra, you can’t listen to naysayers and negativity all your life. No matter what you do, there’s always someone out there who is going to have a problem with it, but if something you love doing and you’re not hurting anyone, then that’s their problem.”
This defiant message of self-belief perfectly fuels the music’s palpable energy. With a major nine-city UK tour approaching in November—headlining 300-capacity rooms and selling strongly—Marseille is poised for a massive breakthrough. 'Fever' isn't just a great indie-rock single; it's the soundtrack to a band finding their confidence and demanding your attention. Catch them live, because 2025 is shaping up to be the year Marseille becomes inescapable.
