Marc Valentine Turns Touring Highs and Lows Into Power-Pop Fire on New Single “NY UAP” out January 23 via Wicked Cool Records

Stream the new single and pre-order  the LP Uncommon Side Effects: https://orcd.co/marcvalentinenyuap

“NY UAP” finds Valentine firing on all cylinders — a rush of fuzz-charged guitars, chiming hooks, and sky-high harmonies that tap into classic melodic rock while sounding urgent and immediate. It’s punchy, propulsive power-pop built for open highways and repeat spins, showcasing Valentine’s gift for sharp songwriting, emotional pull, and undeniable melody.

“‘NY UAP’ was inspired during my first US live shows in 2024,” says Valentine. “We were touring the East Coast around the time numerous UAP sightings were being reported in New Jersey. I was imagining them looking down on us scurrying around New York with our guitars — and wondering if anything like rock ’n’ roll existed in their own dimension.”

Lyrically, the track captures the disorientation and romance of life on the road — equal parts obsession, exhaustion, and hope — set against surreal imagery and a chorus that refuses to let go.

Based in the UK, Valentine has spent the last two years touring relentlessly across the USA and Europe, while quietly building a deep catalog of new material. Uncommon Side Effects promises to be his most fully realized statement yet — a record shaped by movement, momentum, and the enduring pull of melody.

What others have said about Marc Valentine:

“The new king of British power-pop.” — Vive Le Rock

“Ace solo debut from the Last Great Dreamers frontman; a masterclass in melody and energy… 4/5.” — MOJO

“Endlessly melodic… simultaneously touching and gloriously rambunctious.” — Classic Rock

“A buoyant and joyous pop-infused blast of rock ’n’ roll.” — Louder Than War

With “NY UAP,” Marc Valentine kicks off the next chapter — louder, sharper, and aimed straight at the heart.

Single: “NY UAP”
Release Date: January 23, 2026
Label: Wicked Cool Records
Album: Uncommon Side Effects (out 2026)