Hot on the heels of his previous single ‘Different Shore’, Auckland based UK born artist, Tim Allen announces his haunting sophomore single ‘Ghost’ from his forthcoming album The Last Bastion of a Lad.

Produced by Ben King and engineered by both King and Nick Abbott, ‘Ghost’ is an eerie indie rock track about the death of a relationship, but still seeing that person every day, a constant reminder of one’s mistakes and failures.

The Last Bastion of a Lad is a swaggering album title that connotes a final surrender of one’s larrikin ways, an easing up of the wildlife, growing up.

This song collection runs the gamut of life experiences; from the loss of a loved one, ‘Joan Don’t Go’ to the rollicking but wrenching feeling of displacement in ‘Different Shore’ to being diagnosed with adult ADHD, ‘Won’t Let You Win’, Allen is reassessing his life as he lays it bare, dressing it in firmly rooted Brit-pop leanings with a smattering of kiwi spit and polish.

The Last Bastion Of a Lad features some of New Zealand’s finest musicians including Ben King (Goldenhorse), Milan Borich (Pluto), Matthias Jordan (Pluto, Night choir), plus appearances by Dominic Blaazer, Toni Randle (Eyreton Hall) and Callum Passells.

The album was recorded in various band members’ houses and evolved to Kiwi producer Nick Abbott’s North Western recording studio in Auckland N.Z.

‘Ghost' is now available digitally on Spotify, iTunes and all good digital outlets. 'Ghost' has also been selected for the NZ on Air April New Tracks compilation.

The Last Bastion of a Lad is set for release on June 5th.

***Unfortunately due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Tim's U.K tour has been postponed until further notice.***