Glen Millstone's latest single recorded with a live orchestra

Glen Millstone. Image courtesy of Tom Edwards

Oldham-based Glen Millstone have released their second single on all popular streaming platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes, Amazon Music and YouTube.

The release is now available.

After the success of the debut single “I’ve a Way” - which received airtime on 50 different radio stations in 15 countries such as NPR and KEXP earlier this year - comes a second offering even more powerful than the last.

The song opens with simple chord strums and a unique vocal delivery, pitching like a soft Leonard Cohen but with the ability to chop and turn a phrase like Paul Heaton.

The emotional first chorus is where the string section enters the room and emphasises the tracks simple yet raw emotion with a use of layered instrumentation.

The Hillel Orchestra from Israel control the expertly crafted dynamics throughout the piece with a beautifully co-arranged orchestral score.

The lyrics tell the story of a couple desperate to start again in pastures new and trade in their unbearable existence for a storybook ending of moving away to the sea.

A melodic firm bass line holds all the pins together and distant cymbal swills blissfully shimmer and shine.

Meanwhile, from August 22–29, Glen Millstone takes on the 100 Gigs in 7 Days Challenge for Dr Kershaw’s Hospice.

It's already been hailed as '2025’s Most Unique Music Event.'

Find out more here and be part of music history.

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