The Healing Power of Horses debut EP "Summer Indoors (or outside wearing black)" out now

The duo The Healing Power of Horses from East Anglia make a serious introduction to the music world with the release of their debut "Summer Indoors (or outside wearing black)". The EP is released by section1, the Los Angeles-based sister label of Partisan Records, further establishing the group’s presence among innovative, independent artists.

The opening track "TOURNIQUET" leads the EP by combining direct, unpredictable pop with experimental textures and emotional finesse. Like the rest of the EP, the song defies simple genre descriptions and instead creates its own world that feels both intimate and unreal. The listener encounters delicate rhythms and soundscapes that crack, float, and shimmer — an impression lingering between nostalgia and restless dream.

The duo began their breakthrough with the debut single "i wait, i sink". The song was chosen as Track of the Week by both Loud & Quiet and Emily Pilbeam on BBC 6 Music’s Introducing Mixtape and was praised by influential media such as The Line Of Best Fit, So Young, DIY, and CLASH. The follow-up "In Yr Right Hand Reveal Heaven" built on these successes and established the band as BBC 6 Music Breaking Artists, affirming their reputation for emotional depth and experimental skill.

"Summer Indoors (or outside wearing black)" moves across a broad thematic range, from elements of paranoia and confusion to moments of grace and hope. The music is constantly in motion — weightless melodies float above dense sound layers, where vulnerability and playfulness meet in surprising combinations.

Their live format has also become a hallmark for the duo. Their sporadic, eagerly anticipated performances in London and at notable venues such as The Great Escape, as well as supporting RIP Magic, have heightened expectations for their live shows. Now The Healing Power of Horses steps into larger formats, with several major festival bookings confirmed for 2026 – including the much-anticipated European debut.

Confirmed festival and tour dates 2026

• 21 August 2026 – Green Man Festival
• 29 August 2026 – QMU Weekender, Glasgow
• 5 September 2026 – Psych Fest, Manchester
• 22/23 October 2026 – Left Of The Dial, Rotterdam
• 31 October 2026 – Dark Arts, Belgrave Hall, Leeds
• 7 November 2026 – Pitchfork Avant Garde, Paris

As The Healing Power of Horses continue their journey through a musical landscape both familiar and idiosyncratic, their debut offers an invitation to a paradoxical world: delicate but beautiful, rooted in pop sensibility while always exploring further beyond boundaries. Upcoming shows will bring the textural universe behind "Summer Indoors (or outside wearing black)" to new audiences, opening new chapters for this elusive and fascinating duo.