X Factor winner Matt Cardle misses the cameraderie of a performing with a band.

The 27-year-old of Little Maplestead is due to release his debut single “When we collide,” which is Biffy Clyro cover of the originally titled “Many of Horror.”

He previously fronted local band Seven Summers, who are currently number two in the Amazon download chart, and although the future of the group looks uncertain his bandmates yesterday wished Matt the best of luck.

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