Charlie Simpson set to release his debut solo single ‘Down Down Down’ on 16th May

Written by Charlie Simpson and produced by Danton Supple (Coldplay, Doves) the very first one man effort from the Fightstar frontman is an acoustic based, harmony flooded alt.ballad inspired in part by Charlie’s love of the Beach Boys, Jackson Browne and Elliott Smith.

Interlaced with a tender string section and haunting overlaid vocal parts as well as rough and ready guitar ‘Down Down Down’ is a handcrafted triumph setting the tone for the exciting new path that Charlies musical career is about to take.

“I definitely want this to be the first picture people see,” explains Charlie. “A lot of people say, ‘what is your solo stuff like?’ because they don’t really have an idea. I would always play ‘Down Down Down’ to them to show them. It’s a nice representation of what else is to come….”

With Fightstar being on a hiatus to allow Charlie to focus on this, ‘Down Down Down’ is the first single to be taken from his forthcoming debut solo album, which is set for release Summer 2011. More news to follow!