Slaves Release New Single 'The Hunter'
- Written by Lee Hammond
2014 saw the rise of a number of power duos, with Royal Blood garnering plaudits from the four corners of the musical community. However, we’re in 2015 now and Slaves are here to claim a mantle that is rightfully theirs, penetrating many music fans hearts and minds during a sold out tour supporting Jamie T. For some, they were the highlight of that tour.
Their unabashed, unadulterated brand of punk rock is astoundingly brilliant; we were very privileged to have gotten up close and personal with them on that tour. To say they blew us away would be nothing short of an understatement; the amount of noise and energy these two individuals exude is nothing short of mind blowing.
Most duos have a clear front man but not Slaves, Isaac refuses to sit back and be hidden behind his drum kit. His inimitable style, his passion, the anger, tinged with an immense amount of excitement. As for Laurie he bounds around the stage like some mad man, these two are a sight to behold.
We left that night filled with energy and excitement, their short but phenomenal set had given us an undoubted belief that these guys were going to be humongous in the coming months. This week sees them release ‘The Hunter’ with a typically awesome if not slightly out there video, we cannot recommend it enough.
We’re not the only ones to have recognised their brilliance either, they’re set to take the country by storm as part of the NME Awards tour, occupying the coveted opening set which in the past has been taken by the likes of Franz Ferdinand, The Kaiser Chiefs, Florence and the Machine, The Vaccines and Peace to name but a few.
If we’re being honest, this year's NME Awards tour is one of the best they’ve put together for a long time. Make sure you’re all there early though as you do not want to miss Issac and Laurie claim their rightful crowns as the best power duo in British music.
Check out ‘The Hunter’ now, it's available on Red 7” vinyl and to download.