Mantra of The Cosmos, the new group comprising some of the most influential British artists of the last 30 years, have collided once again to bring you their second musical offering in new single X (Wot You Sayin?), out now via BMG.
The band road-tested the track recently at their debut official performance headlining Glastonbury’s Glade Stage.
Made up of Shaun Ryder (Happy Mondays, Black Grape), Zak Starkey (The Who, Oasis), Andy Bell (Oasis, Ride), Bez (Happy Mondays, Black Grape) and latest members Brix Smith of The Fall and Sharna Starkey of SSHH, who joined the band for their Glastonbury show,
Mantra Of The Cosmos is more supernova than supergroup, but it’s a musical marriage that works.
Inspired by Shaun’s schoolboy nickname “X”, X (Wot You Sayin?) was co-written by Shaun and Andy with Zak bringing it all together on production.
It builds steadily through spaced-out sonics, a wonky drum beat and Shaun’s trademark enigmatic lyrics, bursting out into a chorus complete with triumphant horns and psychedelic guitar.
Describing the track, Zak says: “it’s a brilliant allegorical lyric by Britain’s Bob Dylan & velvety underground drone from Andy Bell.”
Speaking on the project, Andy says: “It’s a pleasure to be part of Mantra of the Cosmos. Four like-minded souls who get off on the same music,” whilst Shaun adds: “It’s a fucking blast mate!! It’s great when we’re not all irate.”
