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Ferris & Sylvester.

Critically acclaimed duo Ferris & Sylvester recently released the video for their new single ‘Flying Visit’. Filmed in stark black and white, the video captures the pair performing to an empty village hall, interjected with moments of stillness, isolation and loneliness. View it below.

The release came ahead of Ferris & Sylvester’s debut appearance at Glastonbury Festival last month, where they played a number of shows across the weekend. After a killer debut at SXSW and a standout Maida Vale session this year, BBC Introducing invited the duo to play their stage at Glastonbury. Watch a performance from that set below.

The band also recently announced their largest headline tour yet, where they will play bigger venues across more towns and cities than their sold out debut tour back in February. The 20-date UK & Ireland tour runs throughout September and October with the full dates listed HERE.

We were lucky enough to have a quick chat with the rising duo about 'Flying Visit', their first Glasto experience, what they have planned next and more. Read the Q&A below.

Things are very exciting for Ferris & Sylvester right now! Please tell us about your journey so far.

"We met just over three years ago in a blues venue called Spiritual Bar in North London. We were both doing our own thing back then, but soon started writing together and it didn’t take long for us both to just focus on the duo set up. We’ve played a lot of shows! Over the past couple of years we’ve played over 100 each year. We set up our own label called Archtop Records and released an EP called Made In Streatham last year, which we recorded and produced in our kitchen. That EP has taken us on an incredible journey. We’re now working towards our first album and are setting out on our second headline tour round the UK in the autumn. So far, it’s been the most rewarding, weird and wonderful ride."

You recently released your new video for your latest single 'Flying Visit'. What was the inspiration behind the track and the visuals?

"We wrote ‘Flying Visit’ from a child’s perspective. We liked the idea of writing something straightforward and unashamed, as children are when it comes to love. There are no social politics or armour to carry around when you’re young which means you just say how you feel without being embarrassed, whether that’s simply ‘I love you’ or ‘don’t leave me’. The real message we wanted to get across is, it is ok to love people. When It came to the video, we wanted to keep it really simple and let the song speak for itself; so we decided to do something performance based. Simple and straightforward, in a run-down village hall. We teamed up with director, Sam Parish-Rookes once again for this one and as always with Sam, the process from the storyboard to the final edit has been a total journey and loads of fun. We are so proud to have made a piece like this."

You also played Glastonbury last month. What was that like? What did you love most about the festival?

"We did Glastonbury!! It was the first time for both of us and that made it really special. Doing 5 sets over the weekend was exhausting and meant we were wheeling our gear around in a wagon most of the time, having people recognise us as we sweated up the hills! But each show was worth it. A huge highlight was playing the BBC Introducing Stage. It was such an honour and the crowd was amazing. There’s always so much going on at Glastonbury and we were terrified no one would show up to watch. But people came and sang along with us, which was the best feeling. It really is like no other festival - the site is huge and there’s always something to do or amazing bands to watch. The energy of the place was on another level. All in all, a magical Glastonbury."

You have more festival appearances coming up and also your biggest headlining UK tour later this year. What is your favourite thing about touring and being on stage and performing live?

"It might sound like we’re lying but we genuinely look forward to every show we play. Being on stage and touring is the best bit for us, it’s where we feel most alive. The best part is playing our songs every night and having a totally different experience with each crowd. Each show or festival is different and that’s what makes it so exciting and addictive. We cannot wait to meet the people who have supported our music and decided to come down to a show - there really is nothing more rewarding. Likewise, it’s a real thrill to play to a festival crowd that may not know who you are. The game changes and we’ve got to win them over. It’s a great feeling to watch an empty field fill up…"

Apart from the upcoming shows, what else is next for you guys? Any new music?

"We’re writing the album. It’s been our priority this year, whether that’s locking ourselves away for a week and writing constantly, or writing on the road in-between soundchecks and in hotel rooms. There’s a lot of new music to be excited about and we can’t wait to lay it down. We’re taking it one day at a time, but we’re getting closer to getting it out in the world. New music is coming soon..."

Chris Bowen, who I’ve shared a press and a cover designer with over the years, was kind enough to give me some space to ramble (and post my cool bookmaking video) over at his Burning River blog. It was a good time, and speaks a bit to how and why we should each find our own way. You can read it HERE.