British-born, France-based singer-songwriter Simon Scardanelli delivers a thunderous call to arms with his latest single, “Battle Ships,” a gritty and rebellious folk-rock anthem drawn from his forthcoming climate-themed folk-opera La Mer.

Both defiant and mythic in tone, “Battle Ships” imagines a mythical race waging war against humankind in a last-ditch rebellion against our environmental destruction. Featuring raw acoustic textures, urgent vocals, and an unexpected dose of ukulele power, the track feels like an uprising in motion – intimate and cinematic in equal measure.

Originally written for La Mer (slated for release in late 2025), the track earned its place on Scardanelli’s new album after proving to be a showstopper in his live sets. “It brings the house down live,” Simon shares. “There’s not many times you get to hear a ukulele played with this kind of aggression.”