North East band creates song with Aberdeen FC legends to unite community

A North East band's teamed up with Aberdeen football club legends in a bid to unite the community during lockdown.

Eskimo Blonde has produced a song called 'Hang On' - which stars the likes of Duncan Shearer and Gothenburg great Neil Simpson.

Present players from the men's and women's team such as Niall McGinn and Emma Hunter have also joined the cause.

All money generated from the track will go to Aberdeen FC's Community trust.

Liz Bowie, chief executive of Aberdeen Football Club Community Trust (AFCCT), said: “This is a fantastic gesture by a band whose roots are firmly planted in Aberdeen.

"Mike’s lyrics are particularly pertinent to our campaign. He sings ‘When you’re down on your luck and you’re all out of trust well I got you. Pick up the phone, you’re never alone, I got you.’

"This resonates with our efforts to check-in on our fans through phone calls and to help those in need through the deliveries of food and essentials.

“We’ve said throughout the #StillStandingFree campaign that we want to bring a smile to people’s faces during what is a really tough time for us all but, particularly those in poverty and living alone. The catchy chorus is bound to have everyone humming along.”

Mike Loszak is one of the North East of Scotland's most well-known front men, having performed in several bands at venues ranging from low-key pubs to large music festivals.

Commenting on the track, Mike said: “I had in mind some of the big American anthems, something that maybe Bruce Springsteen might write in the midst of a crisis.

"I also thought about people being scared to leave home and how isolated and alone they may feel and it just flowed from there.”

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