Track Of The Day: Fightmilk – ‘If You Had A Sister’

With their upcoming new album set for release early next year, and following last single ‘I’m Starting To Think You Don’t Even Want To Go To Space’, GIHE faves and previous headliners for us at The Finsbury Fightmilk have now shared a brand new offering.

Perhaps more sombre in tone than previous releases, ‘If You Had A Sister’ oozes a twinkling, swirling melancholy and heartfelt lyricism whilst losing none of the band’s trademark catchy, emo-tinged indie-pop goodness. Propelled by the gritty, raw emotion of front person Lily’s yearning vocals alongside scuzzy hooks and perfectly interwoven musical layers, it offers a shimmering reflection on life and loss; showcasing a band that are continuously refining their sound and, in the process, consistently continuing to win my heart.

Of the track, the band explain:

“It’s a bit slower and quieter than the fast guitar pop of the last album, and it’s about all kinds of dark things – but if there was ever a time for songs you can do ominous slow dancing to, it’s 2020.”

 

‘If You Had A Sister’ is out now via Reckless Yes.

Mari Lane
@marimindles

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Get In Her Ears: Solidarity & Love 19.03.20

Tash made it into the studio to spin out a full 2 HOUR show of new music and highlights from our playlists. Favourites came from Greentea Peng, Sabiyha, NAVA, Junie & TheHutFriends and Mentrix. Old faves worked their way in from ARXX, Planningtorock, X-Ray Spex and ESG.

Listen back here:

Tracklist
X-Ray Spex – Oh Bondage Up Yours!
Greentea Peng – Ghost Town
Millie Turner – Jungle
Fightmilk – I’m Starting To Think You Don’t Even Want To Go To Space
Something Leather – Farewell Fareworse
Sans Soucis – Make One From A Two
Sabiyha – Choorile
NAVA – Hold
Four Tet – Baby
Vulpynes – Silica
Indian Queens – Shoot For Sexy
Junie & The Hut Friends – Boi Cha Cha
Grizzly Coast – Forever
Olivia Dean – Crosswords
Ali – No More Trying
The Parkers – 15 Again
Big Daisy – Go Outside
For Breakfast – Mother
Forever Honey – Christian
Big Joanie – Fall Asleep
Milan Ring – Switch Off ft The Social Experiment
Cyote –  Red
Otta – Small Hours
Mentrix – Nature
Bang Bang Romeo – You & I
Kahlla – 4AM Lullaby
Arlo Parks – Cola
Nayana Iz – How We Do
Planningtorock – Beulah Loves Dancing
Shea Diamond – I Am Her
Arxx – Intervention
ESG – Dance

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Track Of The Day: Fightmilk – ‘I’m Starting To Think You Don’t Even Want To Go To Space’

Fightmilk are back with an electrifying new single ‘I’m Starting To Think You Don’t Even Want To Go To Space’, their first release following Not With That Attitude, released via Reckless Yes in November 2018.

Fightmilk marry an infectious pop melody, crunchy guitars and naturally, a cosmic vibe in this latest release. The track begins with a soaring atmospheric synth, which when accompanied by the jangly, energy-fuelled guitar of the chorus creates plenty of atmosphere, contrary to the title of the song.

Healey’s delicate yet driving bass-line provides a solid backbone for Lily’s catchy vocal to cut through whilst leaving enough room for the punchy, gritty chorus to have a huge impact. The final chorus is pre-empted by a raucous cacophony of ascending noise, leading seemingly to space but giving way one last time for the iconic hook “watching interstellar didn’t make it better” sung with powerful conviction by Lily. The track is a space-age anthem, leaving a real sense of excitement as to where Fightmilk will take us next!

 

‘I’m Starting To Think You Don’t Even Want To Go To Space’ is released digitally on 20th March via Reckless Yes.

Amber Scott
@izzyoppscott

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EP: Captain Handsome – ‘I Am Not An Animal’

I Am Not An Animal is the debut EP from Lily Rae’s solo project, Captain Handsome. Over its five tracks, Rae, also of Fightmilk, celebrates her passions (including Dolly Parton who’s “like my mum/therapist/‘life coach”), and shares stories of social awkwardness (“the kind of stuff you lie awake thinking about for years afterwards curdling with embarrassment.”), which you can’t help but connect and empathise with. But, y’know, probably while you’re also squirming in your seat or hiding behind your hands in solidarity.

Opener ‘Annalise’ gets the EP off to an upbeat start, but the mood soon becomes gentler and more intimate. As the pace slows, there are echoes of traditional folk and Americana. ‘Dolly Parton’ is, as the press release, suggests, a ‘sad banger’ with a lo-fi, stripped back sensibility that allows you to really focus on Rae’s rich, raw vocal. Meanwhile, the beautiful ‘Halloween’ combines sing-song harmonies with sad, revelatory lyrics.

“Everything on the EP is something that’s happened,” admits Rae. The more confessional her lyrics become, the more her personality shows through. And while there are definite nods to Rae’s influences, I Am Not An Animal manages to stay fresh, weird and wonderfully personal. It feels like she’s poured her heart out on this release and we’re all the richer for it.

 

I Am Not An Animal by Captain Handsome is out now on limited edition CD and digitally via Reckless Yes.

Vic Conway

 

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