Following their triumphant return with ‘Songs for the Small Places’, Giant Killers push forward in 2025 with a compelling double A-side release, ‘One For Georgie / I Can’t Live With You’. This pairing brings together a track steeped in nostalgia and a previously unheard cut that showcases the band’s enduring knack for crafting sharp, emotionally resonant indie-pop.
‘One For Georgie’ serves as a tribute and a cautionary tale, using football icon George Best as a lens through which to examine the fleeting nature of greatness. It celebrates the passion and drive required to achieve legendary status while also warning against blind hero worship. Originally considered for release in the ‘90s during the band’s tenure with MCA, the song has its own intriguing backstory, one that includes a chance encounter with Best himself and a near-collaboration with Slade’s Noddy Holder. Now decades later, this indie-pop gem finally gets its moment in the spotlight.
On the flip side, ‘I Can’t Live With You’ injects a raw, high-energy jolt into the band’s catalogue. Featuring powerhouse drumming from Neil Conti (David Bowie, Prefab Sprout, Robert Plant), the track is a jagged, angular burst of power-pop, chronicling the highs and lows of a shared artistic struggle. Written during their early days of scraping by in North London, it captures the tension and camaraderie of two musicians chasing a dream while navigating the reality of survival.
Giant Killers’ resurgence has been met with widespread critical acclaim. Their return to the live circuit, including a major stage appearance at Shiiine On alongside Echo and the Bunnymen and Lightning Seeds, has only solidified their standing as a band whose time has finally come.
With three more tracks from their upcoming second album in the pipeline, ‘One For Georgie / I Can’t Live With You’ is yet another reminder that Giant Killers are here to reclaim their story, and this time, they’re in control of the narrative.
