South London wrecking crew Shame have shared new melter 'Concrete'.
The band signed to Dead Oceans a few weeks back, promising new material as they did so.
New single 'Concrete' leads the pack, and it's a scuzzy post-punk monster with a chugging bass-line that writhes and spasms.
An imposing return, it explores the unhealthy manner in which faltering relationships can impinge on your life.
Frontman Charlie Steen explains: “It’s about someone who’s trapped in a relationship and they’re being pummelled into surrender”.
“It’s not about a physically abusive relationship – more an emotionally and psychologically draining one. The call-and-response vocals [between Steen and bassist Josh Finerty] is the central figure’s own internal dialogue. They are dealing with two different things that they don’t want to address.”
Tune in now.
Catch Shame at the following shows:
October
9 Bristol Louisiana
10 Leeds Lending Room
11 Manchester Soup Kitchen
12 Edinburgh Sneaky Pete's
13 Liverpool Buyers Club
14 Dublin Workman’s Club
18 London Scala
21 Cardiff Swn Festival
Photo Credit: Holly Whittaker
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