{"id":41408,"date":"2025-03-08T12:15:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-08T17:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cultureaddicts.com\/?p=41408"},"modified":"2025-02-23T07:40:57","modified_gmt":"2025-02-23T12:40:57","slug":"sea-fever-returns-with-loose-cut-a-synth-powered-pulsing-new-anthem","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cultureaddicts.com\/?p=41408","title":{"rendered":"Sea Fever returns with \u2018Loose Cut\u2019 \u2013 A synth-powered, pulsing new anthem"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Manchester\u2019s own Sea Fever is back, blending clubland heat with icy indie cool on their first release of 2025. <em>Loose Cut<\/em> is here\u2014synth-heavy, pulsing, and packed with neon-lit energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After making waves with their debut album \u2018Folding Lines\u2019 in 2021, the five-piece returns sharper than ever, channeling their post-punk, new wave, and electronic pedigree into a track that\u2019s both hypnotic and electrifying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Out now on Cosmic Glue<\/strong><br>Live dates confirmed for March and April 2025 \u2013 tickets on sale now<br>Listen + watch at <a href=\"https:\/\/linktr.ee\/seafeverband\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">https:\/\/linktr.ee\/seafeverband<\/a><\/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<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Sea Fever - Loose Cut [Visualiser]\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vc8VykfWf64?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br>New Music, New Era<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A sonic rush of hard-hitting beats and glowing melodies, <em>Loose Cut<\/em> marks a bold new chapter for Sea Fever\u2014now officially signed to rising indie label Cosmic Glue. With their biggest gigs to date behind them, including a sold-out show at Manchester\u2019s Gorilla last November, the band is charging forward with undeniable momentum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201c<em>We wanted to come back with a song that lets people escape\u2014even for just a minute<\/em>,\u201d says Iwan Gronow, vocalist and guitarist. \u201c<em>Something that cuts through the noise of everyday life.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beth Cassidy, vocalist, describes the track as \u201c<em>fractious and unpredictable, a series of one-liners that match the energy of the music.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Tom Chapman, bassist and co-writer, it\u2019s all about the creative freedom. \u201c<em>No rules, just a collage of ideas that turned into an intriguing dance track.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201c<em>There\u2019s a certain chaotic beauty in it,\u201d<\/em> adds Gronow. \u201c<em>We fought hard to get this music out into the world\u2014at times, we thought we wouldn\u2019t. But here we are.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Supergroup with Deep Roots<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sea Fever is built on decades of experience in some of indie and electronic music\u2019s most iconic acts. With New Order\u2019s Tom Chapman and Phil Cunningham, Haven and Johnny Marr\u2019s Iwan Gronow, Section 25\u2019s Beth Cassidy, and drummer Elliot Barlow, formerly of Brix &amp; The Extricated, their sound is both nostalgic and forward-thinking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, as <em>Loose Cut<\/em> emerges from their latest studio sessions, expect a setlist stacked with fresh material, fan favourites, and their signature fusion of electro, indie, and post-punk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Upcoming Live Dates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Saturday, March 29 \u2013 Macclesfield, Cinemac with UNE<br>Friday, April 4 \u2013 Leek, Foxlowe Arts Centre<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remaining tickets are on sale now at <a href=\"https:\/\/linktr.ee\/seafeverband\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">https:\/\/linktr.ee\/seafeverband<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the latest updates on new music, festival slots, and headline shows, follow Sea Fever on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/seafeverband\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Instagram<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/seafeverband\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Facebook<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/SeaFeverBand\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Twitter\/X<\/a>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>Manchester\u2019s own Sea Fever is back, blending clubland heat with icy indie cool on their first release of 2025. 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