Track Of The Day: Beefywink – ‘Holocene Heroine’

Set to release their new album later this month, Bristol queer punks Beefywink have shared their ferocious latest single.

Propelled by swirling hooks and a gritty energy, ‘Holocene Heroine’ is a poetically disguised feminist anthem, honouring the women of our time. Showcasing the impassioned, seething vocals of AZ, an eerie tension builds with frenzied riffs, resulting in a raging outburst of emotion. A riotous punk anthem for our times, oozing a stirring poignancy and angst that resonates now more strongly than ever.

 

‘Holocene Heroine’ is taken from Beefywink’s upcoming album Dance In The Deluge, set for release 23rd October.

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WATCH: ZAND – ‘Slut Money’

A savage pop tune that celebrates self-autonomy and body positivity, ZAND has shared a new video for their latest single ‘Slut Money’. The self-described “ugly pop” star is taking aim at slut shamers on their new track, knocking down the haters with their gritty beats, sweet vocals and candid rap verses.

“While it’s a tongue-in-cheek bop, I wrote it as a liberating bite back at whorephobes,” ZAND explains about the new single. “[It’s] an ode to the community, as well as it being empowering for anyone who’s been judged for demonstrating their right to bodily autonomy and sexual liberation.” The Blackpool-born producer delivers these thoughts via unapologetic lyrics and dense beats on ‘Slut Money’.

“Why you complaining when it’s not your body?” ZAND repeatedly asks, reiterating the problem that patriarchal society has with judging the bodies of women and non-binary people. ZAND rightfully celebrates using your body in whatever way you want to, and unapologetically tells those who find it offensive exactly where to go. Watch the video for ‘Slut Money’ below and follow ZAND on Instagram and Spotify for more updates.

Photo Credit: Sara Irvine

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Track Of The Day: Kynsy – ‘Happiness Isn’t A Fixed State’

Through jagged guitar riffs and succinct lyricism, Dublin-based artist Kynsy offers a fresh perspective on a breakup on latest single ‘Happiness Isn’t A Fixed State’. Balancing a painful reality with a buoyant optimism, the multi-instrumentalist navigates the push and pull between the head and heart, post-relationship.

“It’s about accepting the fact that sometimes you have to laugh the pain away, or look at negativity head on in order to feel positive emotions and have positive thoughts again,” explains Kynsy (aka Ciara Lindsey). “It’s a tug of war between the positive and negative thought processes that occur when a relationship ends.” Kynsy tackled writing and co-production duties head on with this single, enlisting the help of mixer Claudius Mittendorfer (Interpol, Sorry, Parquet Courts) to add a sheen to her edgy sound.

The track is also accompanied by a self-directed video, shot in Dublin by Tim Shearwood featuring Kynsy and her friends. “[The visuals] needed to be fun and playful but with moments of emotional vulnerability in there too,” Kynsy explains. “A sort of ying and yang of simple fun against complex emotions.”

Check out the video below and follow Kynsy on Spotify & Instagram for more updates.

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Track Of The Day: deep tan – ‘deepfake’

With acclaim from the likes of The Quietus, Wonderland and BBC 6Music already under their belts, Hackney based trio deep tan have previously lured us in with last year’s immersive debut ‘Air’. Now, with new single ‘Deep Fake’, they’re set to get our hearts racing once again.

With sonic inspiration from the cold-wave side of post-punk, ‘deepfake’ reflects on the strange internet phenomenon, and the worryingly sexist ways it is used in society. Oozing an eerily captivating splendour, pounding bass-lines underscore the twinkling twang of hypnotic hooks as the illustrious, swooning vocals flow. A swirling, alluring soundscape exuding a unique, dark majesty that’ll bewitch the ears on first listen. Of the track, the band explain:

“The song is a comment on consent. When deepfakes first emerged, they were considered a real political threat. However, they’re mainly used to degrade women. A report by Deeptrace Labs found that 96% of deepfakes online involve simulating porn of female celebrities (without their consent). This song is a comment on this strange internet subculture.”

Listen to ‘deepfake’ now:

 

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