London’s DIY dreamers Pynch are back—and they’re coming in loud with ‘Beautiful Noise,’ their highly anticipated second album, landing October 3rd via their own Chillburn Recordings (with distro help from The State51 Conspiracy). The new record finds the band turning the lens inward, tackling love, death, and the existential mess of making art in a crumbling world. And yes, it is as charming, chaotic, and self-aware as that sounds.
To kick things off, they’ve dropped the first single, Post-Punk/New-Wave, a playful, ironic banger that’s all drum machines, sparkling guitars, and slacker poetry. It’s a snapshot of the band’s journey, loaded with references, wit, and a delicious lo-fi sheen. There’s no real chorus, and that’s exactly the point. Think Band on the Run—but if it were penned by a twenty-something glued to Ableton and Reddit threads about breakups.
Frontman Spencer Enock explains, “We wanted to announce ‘Beautiful Noise’ with ‘Post-Punk/New-Wave’ because it captures the playful spirit of the record. It’s an ironic but sincere take on making DIY music in the modern world.” The accompanying video, directed by Macgregor, pulls in film references and builds to what Spencer calls “the best sequence we’ve ever shot.” Watch it—you’ll see what he means.
‘Beautiful Noise’ is a step forward for Pynch in just about every direction. Produced by Spencer in the band’s home studio and with drums tracked by Stereolab’s Andy Ramsay, it’s an intimate, lo-fi odyssey. The record also brings in new member Myles Gammon on synths, and vocals/drums from Julianna Hopkins, adding fresh textures to Pynch’s evolving sonic palette. Jimmy Robertson (Fat Dog, Los Campesinos!) handled mixing duties, tying it all together with a distorted, glitchy polish that still leaves space for big emotional swings.
Musically, the album nestles into a sweet spot somewhere between Pavement, Blur, and New Order, but it also pulls from unexpected wells—Jonathan Richman’s oddball honesty, Sufjan Stevens’ soft-spoken grandeur. It’s this patchwork of influences that gives ‘Beautiful Noise’ its distinct warmth and restless energy.
Lyrically, it’s a deeply personal ride. You’ll find yourself mulling over your own messy relationships in How You Love Someone and Revolve Around You, questioning modern life in The Supermarket, or drifting into bittersweet reflections with Microwave Rhapsody. The title track asks, “Is it all just a Beautiful Noise?”—a question that lingers long after the record ends.
And then there’s the closer, It’s Wonderful—a last gasp of chaos and clarity rolled into one anthem. Spencer sings: “I really thought that I could change the world / I couldn’t even change for my girl / All I’ve ever known is Rock and Roll / It’s wonderful, it’s wonderful.”
It’s raw, it’s real, and it might just hit you in the gut when you least expect it.
If their 2022 debut ‘Howling at a Concrete Moon’ captured the confusion of youth under austerity, ‘Beautiful Noise’ is what comes after. It’s about moving forward with uncertainty, finding moments of grace in the mundane, and making something messy and human in the process. A DIY ethos runs through everything—from the 35mm cover art by Spencer’s brother Scott to the band’s self-run label.
‘Beautiful Noise’ track list
01. Forever
02. Post-Punk/New Wave
03. Hanging On A Bassline
04. The Supermarket
05. How You Love Someone
06. Revolve Around You
07. Microwave Rhapsody
08. Beautiful Noise
09. Come Outside
10. It’s Wonderful
Pre-save ‘Beautiful Noise’ now and get ready for the slacker-pop therapy session you didn’t know you needed.
Pynch have already supported the likes of The Libertines, Squid, and English Teacher, and played to packed rooms across the UK and Europe. Now, they’re heading out on a headline tour this October—dates below.
Pynch UK tour dates
- October 11 – Gullivers, Manchester
- October 12 – Dead Wax, Birmingham
- October 17 – Colours, London
- October 18 – The Library, Oxford
- October 19 – Green Door Store, Brighton
- October 21 – Hug and Pint, Glasgow
- October 22 – The Cluny, Newcastle
- October 23 – Voodoo Daddy’s, Norwich
- October 24 – Moor Brewery, Bristol
- October 25 – Paradise Gardens, Cardiff
Pynch are:
- Spencer Enock – Guitar/Vocals
- Julianna Hopkins – Drums/Vocals
- Scott Enock – Bass
- Myles Gammon – Synths
This is ‘Beautiful Noise’—a glorious mess of heart, hooks, and hard truths. And yeah, it really is wonderful.
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