By Jordan Meehan<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\nScarlet Soho<\/strong> are getting ready to release their new EP When The Lights Go Out<\/strong> on May 18th, and we've just had an early listen the other day. Having laid low for most of 2011, When The Lights Go Out<\/strong> will be their first release since their 2009 album Warpaint<\/strong>. The new EP consists of 3 new songs and has one incredible sound to it. The lead single and title track has a very retro sound, similar to that of Duran Duran<\/strong> (it's quite Rio-<\/strong>esque). The entire EP has a very 80s pop\/electronica vibe to it that is impossible to dislike, with musical stylings similar to Depeche Mode<\/strong> and, to an extent, modern day rock band Muse. When The Lights Go Out<\/strong> is an ecclectic mix of sounds bursting with personality and retro flair. You won't want to miss this EP. You can watch the video for When The Lights Go Out<\/strong> below.<\/p>\nIn addition to hearing the new EP, I had a chance to see Scarlet Soho<\/strong> live in London at Hoxton Underbelly on Tuesday and what a show it was! It was a small venue with only about 30-40 people, but with Scarlet Soho's<\/strong> delightfully brash and vibrant sound and James Knights'<\/strong> powerhouse vocals, which sound quite similar to Matthew Bellamy's<\/strong>, the small show felt like a huge packed arena. Scarlet Soho<\/strong> will be touring around Europe for much of the summer and will be returning to the UK on June 9th for Alresford Festival.<\/p>\n