Hailing from Newcastle, Porcelain—composed of Curtis, Dan, Adam, and Kane— capture crowds with their distinctive blend of alternative rock, characterised by emotive melodies and memorable lyrics, Porcelain is quickly becoming a band to watch
The Opportunist, a fictional character that the song is about, is a kind of embodiment of those fantasies in people, who actually acts on their impulse to achieve it, and to start anew. 'The Opportunist' as a song, in that sense, is about shedding your skin, becoming someone more than you are, leaving behind all that you know.
They’ve already garnered support from Radio X, Generator, and This Feeling, playing numerous shows across the UK.
I think we’ve all had those fleeting thoughts, where you wonder how different your life would be if you made drastic changes to it. We all wonder, I think, and there’s no harm in it. You have to reflect. Some of us are vocal about it and some others aren’t, but we all fantasise sometimes about this ‘other’ life, that is usually unobtainable.
The cover artwork is a reflection of that feeling. I always, since the very beginning of the song existing, had this image invoked in me of this very corporate, grey person, fleeing the city, slowly losing their suit as they run into the wilderness. I think it’d be an amazing music video, hopefully one day!
James Turner (photographer) Krisztian Szinnay (artwork edit)
Press Photos by Storm Walker - @takenbystorm_photography
Their most ambitious single yet, ‘The Opportunist,’ is a dynamic and hard-hitting track - fusing heavy guitar riffs with complex time signatures, creating a sound that’s as intense as it is melodic. ‘The Opportunist’ showcases the band’s talent for blending raw emotion with intricate musical craftsmanship, drawing inspiration from iconic acts like Muse and Radiohead.
The song’s origins lie in an intro chord progression that frontman Curtis Longstaff had held onto for years. The creative process began to take shape when Curtis met guitarist Dan Wright at university, and the two began crafting the song in their flat. Over time, it evolved into a full-band effort, with each member contributing to the song’s structure. Drummer Kane Taylor and bassist Adam Tibke added rhythmic depth, giving the track its full, powerful sound.
The initial form of this song just sort of spilled out of me in one go when I was about 17, at a time when I worried constantly about losing grip on my future and my situation. The song evolved into something more when I showed it to the guys, and it went on its own journey too. I think we all feel the emotive power in it when we play it live. It really comes out in us when we play it, this feeling of being free, of letting go.
Curtis describes the track as being about transformation; The Opportunist is a character that embodies the human fantasy to live a different life—someone who acts on their impulse to start anew. For the outfit, the song is about shedding your skin and becoming something more… Listeners can expect a track that leans into concept and drama, with gritty guitar work and expansive dynamic shifts that create a larger-than-life atmosphere. It’s a song that takes you on a journey, packed with sonic surprises and an emotional core that resonates deeply.
The lyric ‘This time, I mean it when I say goodbye. I’m hungry for the last time’ is meant to give this feeling of liberation, like you’re taking your life into your own hands. The final lyric of the song, ‘is this my last chance?’ is about feeling the adrenaline of this liberation. It’s meant to represent the inner question that a lot of us feel at some point in our lives.
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