East-London quartet Big & The Fat are renowned for delivering bass-driven, pulsating electro-rock and they have returned return with new single ‘My Thang’, released by We Can Do It Records. Big & The Fat built their futurist groove machine on a foundation of addictive dance beats and drum samples, unrelenting industrial bass, crooked guitar textures, and infectious repetition. Blending an array of instruments as well as synthesised sounds, their tracks feel distinctly tight whilst maintaining a constant throb of energetic tension that becomes even more raw and visceral in their live shows.

New cut ‘My Thang’ is immediately impactful, laid-back and effortlessly cool, with a swagger that builds throughout climaxing with a cacophony of layered electronics that harness the best of Neu! and Pretty Hate Machine era Nine Inch Nails. Self-recorded and produced, the band focussed on creating a dark tone to match the tracks themes of obsession and seduction while also taking inspiration from the likes of Peaches, Chemical Brothers and Blawan.

The single is accompanied by a compelling DIY single-shot video which sees them using a deserted high-rise in the most imaginative way possible. “We wanted a video that had the same grit and movement as the track” they tell us, “so we made something simple on iPhone with one long tracking shot around a brutalist warehouse in Silvertown. Some of the building is temporarily being used as an artists’ hub (before it gets torn down and turned into flats), but a lot of it is still disused and holds some original industrial charm."

Having already released their debut on limited edition pink vinyl and kicking-off 2019 with this exceptional example of their unique and captivating sound, not to mention a relentless gig schedule supporting the likes of The Lucid Dream, Average Sex and Prettiest Eyes, Big & The Fat are poised to make a lasting name for themselves over the coming months.

Single launch - 08.03 – The Social, London

Fast-rising London collective Sun Silva have released the video for their critically acclaimed new single ‘Sun Skin Air’.  The band have also announced a headline London show at Camden Assembly on May 4.  ‘Sun Skin Air’ is a high-octane cut that combines propulsive beats with Temples-esque harmony-laden psychedelic flourishes. The trippy accompanying video captures the band performing across London amid waves of cosmic mind-bending visuals.

Regarding the single frontman Oscar Gormley says, “We wrote ‘Sun Skin Air’ in a horrible hostel with no fan during a visit to Spain. It’s a hard hitter, kind of kraut-y and a bit gritty - probably due to the frustration of being in that room. This song is much weirder than ‘Blue Light’, which is the way we wanted to go with this one.” It follows the release of their debut single ‘Blue Light’ last year.

Sun Silva have been quick to put their firm stamp on the UK live scene and have already played an impressive number of sold out headline shows in London including The Lexington, Sebright Arms and Paper Dress Vintage.  Last year they completed their first tour of the UK in association with the Radio 1 Indie Show. Additionally, they played major support slots for the likes of Jungle, Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever and Swimming Girls, while also making their debut festival appearance at Manchester’s Neighbourhood Festival.

The band will play further festivals this year and have been announced to perform at Live At Leeds, Dot To Dot, Hit The North and Barn On The Farm. The band have also been announced to support Luna Bay at London’s Omeara on Monday.