Newcastle indie-punks FAST BLOOD have shared the video for their new single Salvation. Following on from lead single Sexual Healing—released earlier this year to acclaim from legendary DIY punk fanzine Razorcake and alternative music tastemakers at Scene Point Blank, The Punk Site, Maximum Volume, BBC introducing North East and more—the track is the latest to be lifted from their debut album ‘Sunny Blunts’ is out now via Sangre Rapida.
Commenting on the track, the band say: “‘Salvation’ is an unstoppable burst of energy that takes you through numerous twists and turns in its four minutes, maybe a little poppier than its predecessor, with an anthemic lead vocal and super-catchy guitars held up by frantic drums and a rock-solid bass anchor.”
Despite the poppy hooks, the new song is another introspective and self-reflecting offering from the band, with vocalist Abi Barlow’s plea “give me salvation, I don’t know my own mind” being certain to bury itself in your brain for weeks. Watch the video clip for Salvation via YouTube below or stream it here.
Recorded and mixed by Chris McManus at Blank Studios, Newcastle Upon Tyne, and mastered by Will Killingsworth (ORCHID, AMPERE) at Dead Air Studios in Western Massachusetts, USA, Sunny Blunts is an absolutely colossal sounding slice of modern punk.
Hefty and soulful, complex but hook-laden, abrasive and thoughtful, the album is by far the band’s most ambitious achievement to date—a richly diverse collection of songs, all distinctive, commanding, and impactful in their own way.
FAST BLOOD have been making a name for themselves in the DIY punk scene in the North East of England since 2019 with their relentless, bereft-of-f*cks, sonic barrage. Since their first appearance opening for fellow North East legends Martha at the release party for their album Love Keeps Kicking, they’ve shared the stage with very fine company in the form of Mannequin Pussy, Pegboy and Toxic Reasons.
Frequently compared to Descendents, Hot Snakes, White Lung and Pretty Girls Make Graves, an unholy amalgamation of those bands would probably not be far off from their true sound—fast-paced, energetic punk rock with a nod to 90’s midwestern indie/emo, hardcore, and garage punk.
Barlow’s vocals are uplifting and infectious as she bellows honest, authentic, self-examining lyrics—from the overtly political to the deeply personal—in her proud North-East accent, and the band’s phenomenal rhythm section is driven by seasoned drummer Dave Allen, who has spent many years pulling shifts in celebrated hardcore bands such as VOORHEES and NATTERERS.
The band have had consistent support from BBC Introducing North East at radio, with previous glowing press from tastemakers at NARC Magazine, Louder Than War, Birthday Cake For Breakfast, For The Rabbits and God Is In The TV Zine.
‘Sunny Blunts’ track list
1. Sexual Healing
2. Salvation
3. Gone For Good
4. Pulling Teeth
5. Small Town
6. Hold On Me
7. Rum And Soda
8. Eyes Wide Shut
9. Sunny Blunts
Debut album ‘Sunny Blunts’ is out now
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