CLT DRP, Sugar Horse, Tokky Horror, Scowl and More: New Noizze – The 18 Must-Listen Tracks Of The Week

New music from CLT DRP, Sugar Horse, Jamie Lenman, Shadow Of Intent, Tokky Horror, Cattle Decapitation and McFly? Christ playing cricket, what a week it's been for new tracks. Here's the 18 best singles released this week.

CLT DRP – New Boy

Brighton based electro punk trio CLT DRP are back with their captivating new track ‘New Boy’. With recent news of their signing to Venn Records and talk of a second album, ‘New Boy’ is an intoxicating opportunity to hear what’s to come from a band who’ve been moving from strength to strength since the release of their debut. Tightening and polishing their typical structure, Scott Reynolds’ signature synth heavy guitar tone rhythmically chirps and scrapes with little flourishes dotted throughout, complimented by Daphne Koskeridou’s impeccably precise drum grooves. Annie Dorrett’s unique vocal performance is a standout as usual, lyrically introspective of herself related to past relationships and independence, the almost manic nature of the lyrics are reflected in the performance itself. With undeniably catchy hooks and a breakdown that’s sure level dance floors across the country, this is quite possibly CLT DRP’s finest work so far and continues to show why they’re one of the most talked about rising acts in the country. – Harry Shiels

Tokky Horror – Toilet

Everyone’s favourite rave punks Tokky Horror are back with new single ‘Toilet’. Taking a slightly more subtle approach than their previous tracks, ‘Toilet’ begins with ethereal vocals from singer Mollie Rush, flowing into a tension building lead guitar line before flying into the group’s trademark D&B meets punk chaos. If you were waiting for Tokky Horror to drop a ballad this might be the closest you ever get, with a more atmospheric and emotional tone than anything they’ve done so far. ‘Toilet’ doesn’t quite reach the manic energy we’ve come to love from Tokky Horror but it’s definitely interesting to see a new, less intense side of the band. – Tom Bruce

Jamie Lenman – Crazy Horse

Fresh off the back of his fifth studio album alt-rock oddball Jamie Lenman is already releasing new music leading up to a new EP dropping on the 5th of May. Latest single Crazy Horse brings an upbeat country energy to the melancholy acoustic rock vibe of Lenman’s album The Atheist reminiscent of his first solo album Muscle Memory. Lyrically the song references the Crazy Horse Memorial, a mountain in South Dakota with the face of Native American war leader Crazy Horse’s face carved into it, Lenman uses the permanence of this towering monument to contemplate his own relatively short life and how he can make an impact on the people around him. It’s a simple but effective song combining singer-songwriter energy with the deep, imaginative storytelling we’ve come to expect from Jamie Lenman. – Tom Bruce

Sleemo – Y.A.N.O

Norwich based trio Sleemo combine a scattershot mix of stoner metal, hardcore and alt-rock for an entirely unique and heavy sound, new single ‘Y.A.N.O.’ leans heavily into their stoner influences. Opening with a steady, droning bassline that wouldn’t sound out of place on Dopesmoker before opening up with dissonant, broken guitar chords and shuffling drums, ‘Y.A.N.O.’ makes the most of its relatively short runtime by slowly building up to a chaotic wall of noise. The diverse vocals on ‘Y.A.N.O.’ range from almost chant-like cleans to ferocious screams, culminating in a repeated, shouted mantra of “You are not owned” closing out the track. Despite the track clocking in at less than 3 minutes, Sleemo manage an impressive amount of experimentation throughout flying between genres and approaches leading up to a violent, cathartic finale. – Tom Bruce

Scowl – Psychic Dance Routine

Californian punks Scowl set the scene alight with debut album How Flowers Grow and with every taste of new music since, we’ve been more and more convinced their potential is limitless. The latest and final single taken from the EP of the same name, ‘Psychic Dance Routine’ pivots into indie and alt rock territories, all breathy vocals and stunning melodies. While it may mark a huge change in sound from their earlier work, it’s simply the sound of a band becoming ever more comfortable in their skin and embracing new (or in this case, old) sounds as they draw as much from grunge and 90s alt rock as they do hardcore. Kat Moss has come a long way as a vocalist; already a commanding presence with her snarls, the melodies now sound ever more confident, just as the rest of the band do, too. There’s an earnestness and vulnerability to the song and lyrics, drawing listeners deep into Scowl‘s world and proving they simply should not – and cannot – be bound by expectations. – Will Marshall

Sugar Horse – Thrash Music

The subterranean sludge-coated lords of all things low and oh-so low are back, this time with ‘Thrash Music, a track that sounds something courtesy of Metallica if Lars and co where subjected to the events of Event Horizon. The first track to be released on Sugar Horse’s own Fat Dracula Records, the abrasive and claustrophobic ‘Thrash Music is a dedicated to the plight of those striking for not for just better pay, but for the necessary wages required to survive in this hellish place we call the modern day United Kingdom. Encapsulating all of this is the single’s video, a short picture animated with puppets and fuelled by the kind of breakdown that only comes after transitioning into your early thirties. “This video was recorded in the depths of the night in almost complete silence, apart from the creepy – and slightly depressing – clattering of the feet of small marionettes”, state the band on the video. “On seeing the materials I’d acquired to make this masterpiece, my loving partner stated she was no longer sexually attracted any more. While this might be quite the blow to my personal life, I think finding a new passion for low quality puppetry was almost worth the pain.” – Dan Hillier

Cast Out – Bastion

Those loyal to the Yorkshire metalcore and hardcore scene will most likely be acquainted with Cast Out, thanks to their fantastic 2019 self-titled release. However, it goes without saying a lot has transpired since the year of 2019. Whilst it’s only been four years, it feels as if an entire lifetime has passed, a sentiment explored within ‘Bastion’. Documenting the guilt and regret of relationships set upon a funeral pyre, the track is a timestamp of both when the world slide into turmoil and when a mind become tormented by shame. Those with a love for acts such as Norma Jean, Bastions and Brotherhood Of The Lake will find plenty to resonate with here. – Dan Hillier

The Liars Club – The Implanted Vision

The Liars Club are back with their second single ‘The Implanted Vision’, a stomping and swirling song with all the sludgy and dirty qualities you would hope for in a metal track. With the band’s debut single ‘Redefine Me’ the they took a bouncy and energised approach to the main hooks and riffs whilst with ‘The Implanted Vision’ they are demonstrating an ability to kick it old school and craft a groove metal track that is confident, creative and considered with slower riffs and verse structures. The highlight of the song and sonic expansion on the previous single is shown in the bridge with a clean guitar section and vocals that are both brooding and impactful. The build to the crescendo is cleverly thought out and the explosive finale feels like a worthwhile pay off. The song is complimented by the vocalist’s ability to combine grit and melody and sits within the track perfectly. – Jac Holloway

Novustory – Less For Murder (feat Gen Degenerate & Sean Healand-Sloan)

So this is the last Novustory track you’ll ever hear… well not quite, the band are renaming and revamping ready for their next chapter given an extensive 8 years together and a natural shift from what their music sounded like all that time ago and where they are now. New name and chapter aside, the band could not have picked a more emotionally driven and climactic song to close proceedings for Novustory as we know it. They have this week dropped ‘Less For Murder’ featuring none other than Gen Degenerate and Sean Healand-Sloan of Gen and the Degenerates. This is very clearly the band’s swan song, an epic celebration of their highs, lows and experiences as Novustory. The vocal play off of vocalist Imogen Storey and Gen Degenerate is really quite special and the song’s impactful composition builds to incorporate the repeated lyric “I’ll get right back up” which hits powerfully and poignantly. The band’s established stamp and fusion of hard rock and pop melodies is, as usual, on point and perfectly blended. It’s hard not to feel a sense of sadness given the songs reflective nature but it is also an exciting indication of things to come for this proposed be chapter. Sonically the band have expanded through every release and ‘Less For Murder’ is a brilliant snapshot to champion that. – Jac Holloway

Heart Of A Coward – This Place Brings Only Death

Losing a vocalist as potent and recognisable as Jamie Graham is something that could end most bands. So when Heart Of A Coward not only kept going but made a pretty decent album with new vocalist Kaan Tasan, there was hope on the horizon that given time, they could look to reclaim their status as one of the UK’S best tech-metalcore acts. It’s been four years since The Disconnect, and they’re back with ‘This Place Brings Only Death’, the first single off an as yet unannounced album. It sounds like an evolution of the sound they tried to cultivate from their previous album; Kaan sounds more confident in his vocals and the riffs are chunky. The end breakdown is fun and Kaan screaming the song title feels as though it’s a dead cert for a spot in their live show. It’s a good little teaser for an eventual record, though hopefully there’s some more sonic invention over the whole thing, as at times this feels a little one note. If the band have used their four years wisely and have got a solid record in their locker, 2023 could be a big one for HOAC. – Chris Earl

Shadow Of Intent – The Migrant

Symphonic deathcore Halo worshippers Shadow Of Intent have dropped new music less than a year after their storming 2022 release Elegy. Standalone single ‘The Migrant’ harks back to the band’s much heavier early days, with more of a focus on the extremity than the grandiosity. The rapid fire growls from Ben Duerr are back with a vengeance, complimented by piercing shrieks, a background of subtle keys and machine gun drums. Lyrically the track tells of a grim, violent future in space and the anguish that comes with it. A vivid picture is painted at times and that only adds to the fun of the track. Naturally, there’s a breakdown and of course it’s as uncompromisingly crushing as the vacuum of space itself. One of the more unexpected highlights of the track is a guitar solo that’s more epic than you’d expect given the rest of the track. A real air-guitar moment in the middle of a riff-storm. If this is the only new track we get from the band this year, it’s a bloody fantastic one. – Chris Earl

Cattle Decapitation – Scourge Of The Offspring

Following on directly from the uncompromising ‘We Eat Our Young’, technical death metal veterans Cattle Decapitation showcase ‘Scourge Of The Offspring’, the second single from upcoming new album Terrasite. Exploding with a choppy technical groove, Cattle Decapitation do what they do best and unleash another relentless four-and-a-half-minute tech death behemoth. Dripping with complex high speed drum patterns, technical guitar work and guttural rhythmic vocals, the track swiftly moves through to a huge chorus that has the death metal equivalent of a sing-a-long energy. Travis Ryan’s lyrics once again brutally and directly exploring the detriment of humanity to the planet in a post-pandemic world, “Now as a parasite, humanity persists”. It is only a matter of time until Terrasite is unleashed to the masses and ‘Scourge Of The Offspring’ perfectly demonstrates why it’s so highly anticipated. – Harry Shiels

ACHE. – Murphy’s Law

Art created during and as a result of the pandemic will always have a certain edge and rawness that future generations will find it hard to replicate. ACHE. have not only managed to distil all of their pent up emotion into just over two minutes, but they’ve made it into an absolutely furious banger of a track. There’s an urgency about proceedings, and the track barrels past you in a maelstrom of anger, squealing guitars and chaos. The name of the track, ‘Murphy’s Law’, is defined as “Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong” and after the last few years, the world and it’s mother will be able to relate. TJ Smith is the star of the show, with his screams piercing you down to your bones, filled with catharsis and pain yet you can understand every syllable, making it easier to relate. With members hailing from all across the UK and having a varied history of bands and touring with some of the biggest names in the industry, this is a band with pedigree and a point to prove. This track has already had some Radio 1 airplay thanks to the frankly amazing Alyx Holcombe, and if that doesn’t make you want to check them out, then give your head a wobble. – Chris Earl

Cyan Kicks – Addicted

Cyan Kicks might make pop rock, but it’s the kind of unconventional pop that draws in so many different sounds and eras that it becomes entirely their own. With latest single ‘Addicted’, they once more delve into the personal stories and heartbreak of band mastermind Susanna Alexandra through the lens of driving rhythms, a danceable beat and giant, neon-drenched pop hooks that’ll lodge themselves in your head for days. ‘Addicted’ opens with a simple melody line underpinned by the bass drum kicking, but it soon explodes into a colourful, euphoric tune that’s as catchy as it is bright. Most important with Cyan Kicks is the beating heart and relatability at the core of their music, and ‘Addicted’ demonstrates that with ease, all the while ensuring you’ll be humming it for a long time after you’ve heard it. – Will Marshall

After The Burial – Nothing Gold & Death Keeps Us From Living

Not released any music in four years? What better way to announce your return than by dropping two new tech-metal bangers at once. Minneapolis based ridiculous-riff crew After The Burial are back and bigger than ever. These two tracks make up latest double single ‘Embrace The Infinity’, which should hopefully be a precursor to a new full length. The first, ‘ Nothing Gold’, is a swirling vortex of riffs, those classic ATB screams and a bloody massive chorus, and is still filled with fantastic guitar work and crushing rhythms. Lyrically, both tracks are written with the band’s pandemic experiences of despair and being stuck in a dark place, yet having got through the bad times, the fear they felt can’t keep them from wanting to live life to the full. The second track, ‘Death Keeps Us From Living’ is a chunkier, heavier affair. A creeping, almost static riff lulls you in before you’re engulfed in a whirlwind of crushing progressive metal. These two tracks should be more than enough to keep you going before the band releases more, and show a more epic, grandiose side of the band that hopefully gets explored more on future records. – Chris Earl

McFly – Where Did All The Guitars Go?

McFly are back! The band have spent the week building towards the release of their new song ‘Where Did All The Guitars Go?’ and, as the title suggests, riffs are front and centre. The band have pushed away their preconceptions and consciousness of achieving radio airplay and dialling down the riffs in favour of doing what they love in their live shows which is to play as a band with high energy, honesty and loud guitars. ‘Where Did All The Guitars Go?’ opens with a surprising yet welcomed distorted riff and prominent drumbeat but if you were worried that the band’s mission statement may mean they sacrifice melody for riffs fear not, the band’s signature dual vocals come into play with a chorus that won’t feel out of place and will resonate with longtime fans. With a nice little solo and catchy hooks throughout this is about as much fun as you could want from any McFly release. The band have summarised their aspirations for the song and album by saying “We want to reach that kid with long hair, get them excited about music and make them want to pick up a guitar and jump on their bed. That’s what this record is about.” – Jac Holloway

Hot Milk – Horror Show

Hot Milk are a hot topic right now, and for good reason; the Manchester based duo have relentlessly put out EPs and tours in both sides of the Atlantic, generating a reputation as one of the best pop punk acts in the latest wave of British rock. Finally, the band are releasing their debut album A Call to the Void on August 25th, and this week dropped their lead single from the LP, ‘Horror Show’. From the get-go, this feels like Hot Milk at their most polished and potent, with a focused sound, a solid identity, and zero apologies about who they are. The dark, rave tinged beats in the opening verse, with slick harmonised vocal moments, makes the track feel like something you might get from modern Bring Me The Horizon, whilst the killer second verse brings in some frantic drum ‘n’ bass style percussion and great vocal melodies from Jim Shaw. As always, Hot Milk produces immense sounding and fantastically catchy choruses, with Han Mee sounding better than ever. – Ryan Ward

happydaze – (Full Free) Radical

2022 was a busy year for happydaze; from touring the UK and Europe, to releasing their debut EP, the Edinburgh pop rock outfit have been hard at work building a cult following. Now, following on from two well-received singles and with a promised selection of headline dates coming soon, the band have dropped their third track of 2023, ‘(Full Free) Radical’. Gorgeous bittersweet vocal melodies surf over layers of simple punchy guitar riffs and bright percussion that lends a catchy rhythm and free-wheeling spirit to the whole affair. The subtle guitar melodies in the second verse are a particularly nice touch, and the stripped-back chorus refrain towards the track’s climax is a truly potent musical moment, before launching into one final sonic celebration. – Ryan Ward

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