Earthship's second EP – entitled ‘Proximity Effect’ – released on 11 July 2014, features four brand new tracks and showcases a subtle change in direction for the band: vocalist Paula Higgins moves to centre-stage, and the instrumental jazz-fusion pyrotechnics on which the band have built their reputation thus far, while still present, take a backseat in favour of more conventional pop/rock song structures. Lead single, ‘The Great Wheel’ , a beautiful, chilled, slice of summery pop with sublime vocals, encapsulates this sea change perfectly.