{"id":42806,"date":"2025-05-30T15:30:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-30T19:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cultureaddicts.com\/?p=42806"},"modified":"2025-05-29T21:23:07","modified_gmt":"2025-05-30T01:23:07","slug":"man-woman-chainsaw-unleash-their-new-single-maddog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/cultureaddicts.com\/?p=42806","title":{"rendered":"Man\/Woman\/Chainsaw unleash their new single \u2018MadDog\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>The London Art-Punks Are Just Getting Started<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you haven\u2019t caught Man\/Woman\/Chainsaw yet, now\u2019s the time. This London-based six-piece have been steadily carving out their spot as one of the most exciting, unpredictable young bands on the scene\u2014and their brand-new single <em>MadDog<\/em> is proof they\u2019re only getting better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can listen to <em>MadDog<\/em> right now, and it comes as part of a special limited 7\u201d single on So Young Records, paired with their earlier indie-pop banger <a href=\"https:\/\/cultureaddicts.com\/man-woman-chainsaw-share-new-single-adam-steve\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Man\/Woman\/Chainsaw share new single \u2018Adam &amp; Steve\u2019\"><em>Adam &amp; Steve<\/em><\/a>. This release marks the band\u2019s first-ever vinyl\u2014and it\u2019s got that raw, energetic punch that\u2019s quickly become their signature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tWG_odj8gKo?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-CA&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>Listen\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/prescriptionpr.cmail20.com\/t\/j-l-wtyhdid-ejlihlkhu-y\/\">here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who Are Man\/Woman\/Chainsaw?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Formed when they were just teenagers, this art-punk collective thrives on the edge of chaos and melody. Their sound is a wild mix of taut, noisy energy and catchy hooks, with lyrics that land with a punch of wit and emotion. Critics have been buzzing\u2014from The Guardian calling them \u201c<em>a young British art-punk five-piece reveling in taut chaos<\/em>,\u201d to Rolling Stone dubbing them \u201c<em>a young band inventing something ecstatically new<\/em>.\u201d Even BBC 6 Music\u2019s Steve Lamacq can\u2019t help but admit, \u201c<em>I fucking love this band.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Their debut EP,\u00a0\u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/cultureaddicts.com\/man-woman-chainsaw-release-debut-ep-eazy-peazy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Man\/Woman\/Chainsaw release debut EP \u2018Eazy Peazy\u2019\">Eazy<em> <\/em>Peazy<\/a>,\u2019 released last November, was a thrilling introduction\u2014raw, ambitious, and bursting with forward-thinking rock energy. Since then, their live shows have turned into legendary experiences, honing that electric vibe that\u2019s impossible to bottle but impossible not to feel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s <em>MadDog<\/em> All About?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Vera Lepp\u00e4nen, the band\u2019s bassist and co-vocalist, shares a bit of insight into the song:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201c<em>Mad Dog talks about losing a friend and watching them become everything you thought they wouldn\u2019t. We wrote the song as two parts, the pissed off bit and the sad\/nostalgic bit, and recorded it with a quick turnaround which was fairly new to us.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>You can hear that dynamic tension in the track\u2014the melody is catchy and spacious, but there\u2019s still plenty of noise and grit underneath, perfectly capturing the emotional rollercoaster of the story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s Next?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The 7\u201d is out now via So Young Records. <strong>Pre-order\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/prescriptionpr.cmail20.com\/t\/j-l-wtyhdid-ejlihlkhu-i\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">here<\/a><\/strong>. Plus, there\u2019s a special exclusive package with the vinyl paired with a print available only at Rough Trade\u2014so if you\u2019re a collector, keep your eyes peeled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They\u2019ve been on a wild ride already\u2014playing SXSW, hitting their 100th gig, and picking up rave reviews everywhere from Stereogum to CLASH to The Quietus. Their live energy is what really sets them apart, and with shows lined up across the UK and Europe all summer and beyond, the band\u2019s momentum isn\u2019t slowing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Man\/Woman\/Chainsaw Live Dates to Watch<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(Just a few coming up!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>June 26: London, The Sebright Arms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>August 16: Hasselt, Pukkelpop Festival<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>August 29: Salisbury, End of The Road Festival<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want that mix of raucous live noise and smart, emotional songwriting, Man\/Woman\/Chainsaw are the band to watch in 2025 and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Listen to MadDog and Adam &amp; Steve now, and keep up with their upcoming shows \u2014 these guys are on a fast track to becoming one of the most thrilling bands coming out of London right now.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>The London Art-Punks Are Just Getting Started If you haven\u2019t caught Man\/Woman\/Chainsaw yet, now\u2019s the time. 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