{"id":41778,"date":"2025-04-04T15:30:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-04T19:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cultureaddicts.com\/?p=41778"},"modified":"2025-03-30T12:39:04","modified_gmt":"2025-03-30T16:39:04","slug":"introducing-soapboxs-new-ep-lock-in","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cultureaddicts.com\/?p=41778","title":{"rendered":"Introducing SOAPBOX\u2019s New EP \u2018LOCK IN\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>SOAPBOX is back with a burst of bold energy\u2014get ready for their new EP, \u2018LOCK IN,\u2019 dropping on April 25th. Alongside the EP, they\u2019re unleashing a fiery new single, <em>Do As Ur Told<\/em>. <a href=\"https:\/\/soapboxband.ffm.to\/doasurtold\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Check it out<\/a> and get swept up in the sound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cultureaddicts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_4153.png?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1022\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cultureaddicts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_4153-1024x1022.png?resize=1024%2C1022&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41782\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cultureaddicts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_4153.png?resize=1024%2C1022&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cultureaddicts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_4153.png?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cultureaddicts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_4153.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cultureaddicts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_4153.png?resize=768%2C767&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cultureaddicts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_4153.png?w=1216&amp;ssl=1 1216w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Glasgow\u2019s own SOAPBOX has been turning heads not just with their explosive live shows but also with their unapologetic political stance. Recently featured on Spotify\u2019s The Punk List and rocking playlists like New Music Friday, All New Punk, and Hot New Bands, the band\u2019s sound is as vibrant as their message. Drawing inspiration from punk pioneers like The Damned and blending in the raw vibes of Soft Play, Amyl and the Sniffers, and Viagra Boys, the group sums it up perfectly: \u201c<em>we all have a severe praise kink so as long as people keep listening, we\u2019re happy.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2018LOCK IN\u2019 is their follow-up to last year\u2019s HAWD THAT and marks an epic milestone\u2014coming out on the same day they headline at Glasgow School of Art with a 500-capacity show. Do As Ur Told is a powerful track that delves into the abuse of power, born from a personal industry letdown and the all-too-common struggles of being an artist in a tough business. Vocalist Tom Rowan explains, \u201c<em>The song reflects our experience of being strong-armed into non-beneficial situations, whether it\u2019s at work, with a boss, or any figure of authority.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The band\u2019s artful imagery and provocative messages continue to spark conversations. Their recent poster campaign in Glasgow, featuring lyrics about Nazis and BDSM, quickly stirred controversy and was pulled down after a barrage of complaints from Glasgow City Council. The band\u2019s cheeky response? \u201c<em>Glasgow City Council don\u2019t believe in punching Nazis apparently.<\/em>\u201d They even had a run of posters with support from politician Jeremy Corbyn\u2014and a surprise nod from Alt-right figure Gavin McInnes, which caught The Times\u2019 attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meet the voices behind the noise:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tom Rowan (Vocals) He\/Him<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Angus Husbands (Guitar) He\/Him<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aidan Bowskill (Bass) He\/Him<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jenna Nimmo (Drums) They\/Them<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2018LOCK IN\u2019 EP \u2013 out 25th April<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tour Dates<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sat 05 Apr \u2013 Middlesbrough, This Is Middlesbrough<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fri 18 Apr \u2013 Carlisle, The Brickyard<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fri 25 Apr \u2013 Glasgow, The Garage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fri 23 May \u2013 Den Haag, Netherlands, Sniester Festival<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sat 24 May \u2013 Amsterdam, Netherlands, Pretty Pissed Festival<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thu 29 May \u2013 Paris, France, Supersonic\u2019s Block Party Festival<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fri 30 May \u2013 Paris, France, Supersonic\u2019s Block Party Festival<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sat 31 May \u2013 Mannheim, Germany, Maifeld Derby<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sun 03 Aug \u2013 Cumbria, Kendal Calling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Tickets are on sale\u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/linktr.ee\/soapboxglasgow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">grab yours <\/a>and join the revolution.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>SOAPBOX is back with a burst of bold energy\u2014get ready for their new EP, \u2018LOCK IN,\u2019 dropping on April 25th. 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