April saw the release of the new-wave inspired ‘Arm’s Length’, which saw the band embark on an Irish tour. The band continues their momentum with ‘Forgot to Feed’, showcasing a dreamscape of whirling keys, washed out guitars and melancholic vocals backdropping the decision to leave a letter unsent.

Feeling unusually hesitant about confiding in friendship spurs a lot of inner reflection on this song. A naive frivolity is present throughout in a dreamscape of reverb-drenched guitars and synth, alongside youthfully energetic drums. But a glimpse of growing maturity dominates the lyrics, along with a pensive bassline adding an interlocking nature to the rhythm section. It’s a coming-of-age growing pain; sometimes we have a role to play in how we encounter the same problems repeatedly. The realisation starts out exasperated and dejected, becomes frustrated and claustrophobic, before delivering an eventual tone of acceptance.

Here is a quote from Ash O’Connor, Lead Vocalist / Rhythm Guitarist: “This song came about around the time that I was listening to a lot of Bessie Smith and Ella Fitzerald. I’d like to think there’s glimpses of that showing through across certain vocal lines, I don’t think I would have made those creative decisions had I been in my usual shoegaze listening rut. Forgot to Feed originally began with quite dark shoegaze guitars, but as the crooning vocals began to achieve the dejected delivery I was looking for, the instrumental brightened and provided a well needed dream-like contrast.”

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Building upon debut EP Context and Perspective and single ‘In the Shade’, new single ‘Arm’s Length’ showcases a pummeling approach to lust, that physically crushes its joyful beginnings – influenced by The Cure, Alvvays, New Order and Interpol.

Drawing from the pop laden riffs of new-wave, ‘Arm’s Length’ is joyfully wary of lust, yet still disarmed by its physical crush. The song began life in Ash’s sitting room after picking up an old Squier Mustang for the first time. This guitar led to a heavy Alvvays influence heard throughout the track. When brought to the band they added a resilient yet danceable edge to the song, playing off the physical crush of lust in its lyrics. The sound is rounded off by new-wave inspired lead guitar and synth riffs that are dream-like, yet demand attention.

Here’s a quote on the song from Ash: “I’ve always wanted to try my hand at capturing what lust sounds like lyrically. To me it’s claustrophobic and crushing, yet somehow, at the same time it’s utterly exciting and euphoric. This song has a go at exploring those contradictions – it’s dreamy yet catchy, it’s hesitant yet can’t help but urgently keep driving forward. The guitars and rhythm section create a pummeling ending giving it a sense of release while still clinging onto an overarching frustration.”

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