Anthony O'Neill and the Murder Announce Release of Groundbreaking Indochine Cover
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ISLINGTON, U.K. - eMusicWire -- LONDON – Acclaimed alt-country group Anthony O'Neill and the Murder are set to release their latest single, Swan Song (Le Chant des Cygnes), on June 6, 2025, marking a historic moment as the first English-language adaptation of a song by legendary French band Indochine. The track serves as the lead single from the group's forthcoming album There's Been a Murder!, scheduled for release in September 2025 on vinyl and CD.

The inspiration to reinterpret the iconic song struck after frontman Anthony O'Neill encountered the original in late 2024. A chance meeting with Indochine members Nicola Sirkis and Ludwig Dahlberg following a secret performance in London led to the band's approval of the project.

"I chatted to Nicola and Ludwig after their gig," says O'Neill. "They were enthusiastic about the idea. Indochine are monumental in France but remain under the radar here in the UK. We don't know if this cover by a country and western act will change that, but it's one of their finest songs ­– and recording it was a blast."

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In tribute to Indochine's visually rich aesthetic, Swan Song (Le Chant des Cygnes) will be accompanied by a stylized anime-inspired music video, also set to premiere on June 6 across all digital platforms.

"This was a creative first for us," O'Neill adds. "The video is a nod to Indochine's visual artistry. We felt it was important to reflect that in our own way."

https://youtu.be/KEo17pm66es



About Anthony O'Neill and the Murder

Anthony O'Neill and the Murder is a genre-blending alt-country project led by Scottish singer-songwriter Anthony O'Neill, whose musical journey spans collaborations with legends such as Johnny Cash, Dave Sharman, and The Baby Snakes.

Following the success of their debut EP All That's Left to Rust, the group has achieved notable international airplay and recognition, securing five number-one singles on the UK Country Music airplay charts and garnering praise from industry heavyweights including Steve Lillywhite (U2, The Rolling Stones) and Owen Paul. In 2024, they were finalists in two categories at the UK Country Music Awards: Artist of the Year and Group of the Year.

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Swan Song (Le Chant des Cygnes) will be available on all major streaming platforms from June 6, 2025.

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AUDIO (WAV / MP3) & ARTWORK (https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1F_GZ4WSOl57Q74ZEsLynKZN3_oTGg_9d?usp=sharing) – song embargoed until MAY 26

VIDEO (https://youtu.be/KEo17pm66es) – video embargoed until JUNE 2