Riding in on a rampant bassline ‘Sofa Surfing’ is a manic post-punk triumph and a fantastic example of Enola Gay’s exhilarating sound. ‘The Hunt’ is an absolutely fantastic tune from Bullet Girl.įollowing their anti-racism debut hit ‘The Birth of a Nation’ and performances at the well-established and highly regarded showcases, Ireland Music Week, Eurosonic and SXSW, Belfast mob Enola Gay make their highly anticipated return with the first track they wrote, ‘Sofa Surfing’. The instrumental glitches, dissonant piano and unsettled texture of the song creates a frantic wall of sound that is a joy to listen to and is a wonderful assault on the senses. The band use the relentless bass to loosely rein in the track’s ferocity while Aaron Doyle spits out the lyrics ( which tackles the housing crisis in Ireland ) with fiery angst. Bullet Girl are known for their abrasive, raw sound that evokes a sense of controlled chaos, and ‘The Hunt’ is a glorious example of this. The track has a hypnotic rhythm that is enhanced by acute guitar shrills, distressed vocal exclaims and yelps. The band will embark on a nationwide tour of the UK from November 14 – 22 with dates in London, Glasgow, Sheffield and Manchester.ĭriving on a dynamic sound that pivots around sharp guitars, pounding drums and a bloodthirsty bass, ‘The Hunt’ is an impressive display of Bullet Girl’s intense and exhilarating post-punk sound.
‘The Hunt’ is the lead single from North Dublin post-punk outfit Bullet Girl. Keep an eye on this band.īullet Girl have released their new single ‘The Hunt’ ahead of their debut EP which is due for release in 2022. Chalk are an exciting new addition to the post-punk scene. ‘Them’ is an utterly thrilling experience, the listener is treated to many musical gems on each subsequent listen from deft production to lush textures and evocative lyrics. The vocals venture from whispered nonchalant tones to fierce wails and exclaims as the song builds to its manic rave-like crescendo. Filled with dance beats and catchy bass hooks the verses brood within dark eerie soundscapes before erupting into a battering instrumental assault for the chorus while spoken word vocals spit enigmatic lyrics with sinister venom “Your shape cries and bends through me “. ‘Them’ is a beast of a track that showcases the raucous and enthralling sound of Chalk. Their debut single, ‘Them’, was recorded with producer Chris Ryan (SORBET, Robocobra Quartet), known for his work with Irish acts Just Mustard and NewDad. Their visual style (as seen in their self-made music videos) interweaves with their sound in an evocative fashion. Chalk’s songwriting is image-driven, influenced by their filmmaking roots. After meeting at film school, the band was quickly established during the summer of 2019. Post-punk band, Chalk have released their debut single ‘Them’.