Fresh from supporting Dublin four piece SPRINTS at their London album launch show at The Shacklewell Arms last weekend, Northern Irish/Dutch duo and GIHE favourites Fräulein have shared their latest single, ‘Wait and See’. Focusing on the contradictory nature of anxiety – and how we clench our teeth through it, rather than treating the issue underneath it – the track is another seamless blend of the band’s trademark gritty-yet-melodic riffs and considered, hard-hitting beats.
Released via Submarine Cat Records, ‘Wait and See’ marks Fräulein’s first piece of new music this year. It’s about “how we manage symptoms of anxiety instead of treating the cause of our discomfort,” explains guitarist and vocalist Joni Samuels. Propelled by the shifting percussion of Karsten van der Tol, Joni ruminates on the opposing nature of anxious thoughts in the lyrics – “Keep my feet on the ground / but I’m still spinning out / Keep my head up / keep my eyes shut” – her words and vocals acting as a cathartic vessel for relief.
The track is accompanied by a video, directed by friend & collaborator Charlie Barclay Harris. “We filmed the music video on the coldest night of 2023, which you can probably tell by our red noses throughout,” the pair explain. The visuals follow them around a funfair, literally spinning around as they tackle the metaphorical whirl of anxiety throughout the track.
Having released their Pedestal EP in 2023 – which featured on our Albums & EPs of 2023 list! – as well as supporting black feminist punks Big Joanie on their European tour, Fräulein are now preparing for another busy year ahead. They’ll be playing two Irish headline shows in January, a London show in February, and they’ll also be supporting art punks JOHN on their upcoming UK tour too. Full dates are below.
Watch the video for ‘Wait and See’ here:
Fräulein UK & Ireland Tour Dates 2024
Jan 12 Dublin, Whelan’s
Jan 13 Belfast, Ulster Sports Club
Feb 01 London, Shacklewell Arms
Feb 03 Ipswich, St Stephens Church
Feb 23 Brighton, Concorde 2 *
Feb 29 London, Scala *
*supporting JOHN
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Photo Credit: Charlie Harris
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