South London duo Sandhouse today share new single ‘Snapdragon’, following the release of their debut EP Circus last year, and become the first UK act to sign to US label Broke Records.

Consisting of Anna Sutherland and Caspar Holloway, Sandhouse have spent the past year refining a sound that threads together alt-rock bite, 60s psychedelia, trip-hop atmosphere and electronic textures.

Working with renowned producer Ben Hillier (Blur, Depeche Mode), Sandhouse lean into a more direct, guitar-driven sound on new single ‘Snapdragon’, its lyrics exploring the idea of wilful self-deception: “shark eyes glistened in our bed / licked your lips and kissed me good / you smelt blood and I wanted you.”

Built around gently chugging guitars and a steady rhythmic drive, the track is anchored by Anna’s distinctive vocal delivery and cool-headed melodic hooks, balancing sweetness with a subtle sense of unease.

Speaking about the track, the band say: “‘Snapdragon’ flowers symbolise deception, due to the skull-like shape that appears when their petals fall away. This is a song about the excitement of recognising a lie and choosing to believe it, rather than turn away.”