If you’ve been itching for some real, no-BS punk, look no further than Newcastle’s own HMRC. Their latest track “Adenosine” is a loud one, and right from that first second, you know these guys are gonna tear the place down.
Lloyd Holmes not only sings the damn thing; he barrels through it like a man on a mission. His vocals pack attitude, and his presence is totally commanding. It’s the perfect match for the rowdy, high-octane sound that drives the whole song. You can feel he’s giving it everything—and hey, why wouldn’t he? This is punk, baby.
But a great frontman needs a killer band behind him, and HMRC brings it. Arian Starfield’s guitar work is grainy and relentless, giving “Adenosine” that unmistakable post-punk bite. Meanwhile, Joseph O’Neill‘s bass line — you can’t ignore it. It’s the steady, throbbing heartbeat of the track, keeping everything locked down even when the whole thing feels ready to explode into glorious chaos. And then there’s Duncan Arnold on drums, whose aggressive percussion hits hard and fast, driving the song forward with zero apologies. What’s especially cool about “Adenosine” is how every single instrument gets to tear it up. No boring bits, no twiddling your thumbs waiting for something to happen.
The band’s taking their usual protest-punk fire and pointing it straight at themselves. They’re digging into addiction and emotional dependency with the same razor-sharp edge they’d normally use to slice up politicians. Pretty ballsy move, right? And man, does it work. “Adenosine” isn’t your run-of-the-mill punk track – it’s a wicked smart, scorching take on all the crap that keeps us down, whether it’s coming from city hall or our own heads.
Sure, HMRC might not be on everyone’s playlist yet, but tracks like this? That’s gonna change real quick. “Adenosine” brings the punch, the passion, and nails every damn note. If you’re into bands that bring the noise AND have something to say about it, raise this up right now. This is the real stuff, folks.