Simon Scardanelli Unleashes a Mythic Folk-Rock Battle Cry with Defiant New Single, “Battle Ships”
British-born, France-based singer-songwriter Simon Scardanelli delivers a thunderous call to arms with his latest single, “Battle Ships,” a gritty and rebellious folk-rock anthem drawn from his forthcoming climate-themed folk-opera La Mer.
Both defiant and mythic in tone, “Battle Ships” imagines a mythical race waging war against humankind in a last-ditch rebellion against our environmental destruction. Featuring raw acoustic textures, urgent vocals, and an unexpected dose of ukulele power, the track feels like an uprising in motion – intimate and cinematic in equal measure.
Originally written for La Mer (slated for release in late 2025), the track earned its place on Scardanelli’s new album after proving to be a showstopper in his live sets.
“It brings the house down live,” Simon shares. “There’s not many times you get to hear a ukulele played with this kind of aggression.”
Simon Scardanelli has lived many musical lives. From late-80s chart success with Big Bam Boo (whose hit “Shooting From My Heart” made waves in North America), to the cult-classic Death Row Tales – a record reportedly beloved by The Matrix CGI team – Simon’s creative path has always veered toward the bold and the unexpected.
“Battle Ships” offers a first taste of La Mer – a large-scale, multi-media performance project that blends mythology, music, and environmental storytelling. With both French and English narration versions in the works, the show is set to tour internationally starting late 2025.
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