The pandemic struck; performance venues slammed shut; a world of isolaters were left hungry for quality music entertainment. LA band, The Longing*, saw the global need and stepped-up to fill the void – and since the summer of 2020, these symphonic/rock virtuosos have served-up out-standing music videos, to entertain us through our rollercoaster of lockdowns. Hand-picking some of the world’s most iconic pop tracks ever made (Billie Eilish and The Pet Shop Boys are just two), The Longing bring us melodic memories of better times, as they traverse some of the best pop music ever made; shrink-wrapping well know songs with the compelling Longing sound that we’ve come to embrace. Now, for 2021, the stunning, ‘Kiss From A Rose’ will be officially released as a single on 26 February.

Originally debuted on Seal’s second eponymous album in 1994, ‘Kiss From A Rose’ starred in both The Never Ending Story III and Batman Forever Movies; and shot to No1 in both the US and Australia, boasts Top10 positions globally and won a Grammy for ‘Song of the Year’ in 1996. Now, the track undergoes The Longing’s signature symphonic/rock re-working, visually re-interpreted with a bespoke music video, and deliciously seasoned with the distinct crystalline vocals of founding member, Laura Bradley. All cover tracks are destined to feature on The Longing’s forthcoming ‘Covers’ album.

"I've always been a Seal fan and when the opportunity came to pick the next Longing cover, it was my turn to choose and there was no going back. One of the main themes that unfolds from this track is the journey of winter unfolding into spring, such a poignant message of much needed hope after this metaphorical long winter of pandemic times. I felt Seal’s sentiment mirrored the future that we’re all looking towards. “ Laura Bradley

The single, ‘Kiss From A Rose’ is released 26 February on Filthy Princess Records with a tempting album of poignant covers planned for later 2021