Opening with glassy electronics before rupturing into distorted guitars and blown-out alt-rock catharsis, ‘Pollyanna’ pairs Anna Sutherland’s featherlight vocals with lyrics that feel seductive and darkly playful – romantic fantasy gradually curdling into something more obsessive and difficult to control.

Speaking about the track, the band say: “‘Pollyanna’ is about becoming numbed by the cinema of infatuation, and using the fairytale of romance to blindly ignore any signs of reality.”

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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.”

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‘Make Me Small’ is built on a brilliantly piercing guitar line from Caspar, full of kinetic energy and combined with Anna’s beguiling vocals it has created a brilliantly instinctive feeling single, one that shows the continuous musical growth of the London duo. It was written after the band decided they wanted more energy added to their live shows and the result is a dancefloor-ready, direct single that leans into Sandhouse’s guitar influences such as Hole and Sonic Youth.

On the track Sandhouse say: “‘Make Me Small’ is about a romantic power struggle where one partner’s dominant ego always triumphs, leaving a quiet rage to build in the other, who must claim their autonomy quietly and in secret.”

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‘Circus’ is a darkly hypnotic track that showcases the rich atmospherics Sandhouse are becoming known for. With Anna’s captivating and emotionally charged vocals the track draws in the listener. The track sets the scene for Sandhouse as they are poised to further refine their distinctive blend of darkness and beauty, solidifying their place as an emerging force in the alternative music scene.

The duo talk about the track – “‘Circus’ is about being online; inhabiting a constant state of watching and being watched, and the twisted effect this has on the ego and view of others.”

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