Have you heard Lurcher’s debut single “Stone Island”? These Hartlepool lads are tearing it up with a sound that’ll knock your socks off. It’s like this four-piece band has taken a sledgehammer to consumer culture and set it to music. Picture this: Jonathan Mudd smashing the drums, Christoph Crinson slapping the bass, Alex Featherstone shredding on guitar, and Spen White howling into the mic. They’ve cooked up this mad cocktail of punk chaos that’ll make your ears perk up and your heart race. Imagine The Fall meets The Stooges with a dash of Sonic Youth, all turned up to eleven.
From the start, “Stone Island” hits you like a freight train. The beat pounds, the bass line zigzags, and then Spen comes in hot with “Can you feel my hatred for these cunts?” Talk about laying it all out there — unapologetically! These guys aren’t pulling any punches when it comes to calling out the bullshit of our buy-buy-buy world.
Mark Folland over at Studio – Hartlepool has done a bang-up job capturing the raw energy of Lurcher’s live sound. You can practically feel the sweat dripping off the walls. Mudd’s drumming is relentless, Crinson’s bass dances around like a drunk uncle at a wedding, and Featherstone’s guitar screams over the top of it all. It’s not just four blokes playing instruments – it’s a full-on sonic assault.
Lurcher’s sound is like a sonic mutt – a wild mix of 70s grit and trippy vibes that feels both old-school and fresh. The way they just exist and grow without trying to be anything specific comes through loud and clear in “Stone Island.” It’s not just a tune, it’s a freakin’ statement. This track is the first taste of their upcoming EP “With Love,” coming out on the brand new Guttersnipe Recordings label. “Stone Island” sets the stage for what’s coming next, and holy crap, it’s gonna be good. It’s like a cry for anyone sick of the same old bullshit, reminding us that there’s something beautiful in the chaos and real power in being your authentic self.
Lurcher isn’t here to play pleasant – they’re here to shake things up. With “Stone Island,” they’ve made it crystal clear that they’re not just another random band. These guys are a force of nature, ready to blow your mind and leave you wanting more. Get ready to have your face melted off!
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