Fresh off the back of their comeback EP, Painkiller, featuring lead single ‘Emily’, Clean Cut Kid have unveiled another new track in the form of single ‘Deafening.’ Showcasing a more harder-edged rock sound to the Painkiller EP that took its cue from ‘70s west coast American music, ‘Deafening’ sees a stomping drum beat and fuzzy guitar riff combine to soaring effect, a further move away from the indie-pop of debut album Felt released last year.

Speaking of the song, Mike says: “‘Deafening’ was written at a point in the band’s lives where the damaging effects of interfering voices were weighing heavy on our creativity. It’s about the ever present battle between artist and industry, and the frustration of being caught-up in record label politics.”

Clean Cut Kid will embark on an intimate tour of the UK in November, including sold out shows at London’s Omeara, Liverpool’s Arts Club and The Wardrobe in Leeds. The tour will call at the following:

Thursday 22nd November – Glasgow Stereo

Friday 23rd November – Leeds The Wardrobe – SOLD OUT

Sunday 25th November – Nottingham The Bodega

Monday 26th November – Birmingham The Hare & Hounds

Tuesday 27th November – Bristol Exchange

Wednesday 28th November – London Omeara – SOLD OUT

Friday 30th November – Liverpool Arts Club – SOLD OUT

West Country folk-rock duo Sound Of The Sirens have announced their new album, This Time, out January 25 via DMF Records, as well as a 20-date UK tour starting in January. This Time – the follow-up to their debut album, For All Our Sins (2017), continues to showcase an evident gift for crafting unique, vivid and enduring melodies over 15 heartfelt tracks.

“This Time is a collection of moments, emotions, challenges and stories,” say the duo. “We've collected lyrics, melodies and ideas from the past couple of years for this project. We created this album last winter in an isolated barn in Wales with only guitars, a piano, wine and the dogs for company. The themes of time, love, loss, perseverance, hope and clarity are intertwined in these songs.”

Throughout the album, duo Abbe Martin and Hannah Wood – blend intoxicating vocal harmonies with beautifully crafted instrumentals to create a seamless collection of captivating tracks. ‘Troubles’, the first track to be taken from the album, is a rousing and emotive ode to overcoming issues, amid inspiring lyricism and graceful cadences.

THIS TIME TRACKLIST

1. Awakening

2. Believe

3. Another Day

4. Troubles

5. The Yellow Road

6. All The Webs

7. All We Need

8. Through The Night

9. Have It All

10. Keeping Us Alive

11. The Order

12. Lie Awake

13. Count Our Luck

14. Four O’Clock

15. Every Time