{"id":42819,"date":"2025-06-02T15:30:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-02T19:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cultureaddicts.com\/?p=42819"},"modified":"2025-05-31T07:06:55","modified_gmt":"2025-05-31T11:06:55","slug":"sleuth-gang-share-new-single-safe-bet-an-emotional-gritty-indie-rock-gut-punch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cultureaddicts.com\/?p=42819","title":{"rendered":"Sleuth Gang share new single \u2018Safe Bet\u2019: An emotional, gritty indie-rock gut punch"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Leeds\u2019 punk-rap powerhouse\u00a0<strong>Sleuth Gang<\/strong>\u00a0are back, and they\u2019re pulling zero punches with their raw new single\u00a0<strong><em>Safe Bet<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 out now via\u00a0<strong>Dead Rat Records<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This seven-piece wrecking crew made waves last year with their debut EP\u00a0\u2018Initiation,\u2019 and\u00a0<em>Safe Bet<\/em>\u00a0feels like a step deeper into the chaos. It&#8217;s an emotionally explosive indie-rock anthem soaked in the tension of toxic relationships, self-sabotage, and the gut-churning spiral of emotional manipulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Built on a slammin&#8217; groove and an earworm of a chorus,\u00a0<em>Safe Bet<\/em>\u00a0comes at you with the force of three vocalists (Lewis, Sam, and Jeremy) pouring their lived experiences into the mic. According to Lewis, \u201c<em>It\u2019s about reshaping yourself just to feel accepted \u2014 being a \u2018safe bet\u2019 for someone to manipulate. You end up handing over your power. It\u2019s not good, but it\u2019s real.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Produced by Dave Boothroyd (yep, the guy who\u2019s worked with Bring Me the Horizon and Blink-182) and recorded at York\u2019s 6db Studios, the single smashes together gritty storytelling and slick, high-energy production. If you\u2019re into&nbsp;<strong>Soft Play<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>IDLES<\/strong>, or&nbsp;<strong>The Streets<\/strong>, this one&#8217;s gonna hit home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The video? Pure gold. Directed by Sheffield filmmaker&nbsp;<strong>Bobby Mercury<\/strong>, it\u2019s set in a \u201890s working men\u2019s club \u2014 sticky carpets, dodgy lighting, bingo night regulars, the works. Sleuth Gang perform their hearts out to a cold, unmoved crowd. It\u2019s chaotic, awkward, and somehow incredibly relatable. The perfect visual metaphor for what it feels like when you&#8217;re screaming for connection and getting nothing back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Watch the video on YouTube<\/strong><\/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\/Kor6xtfDD9Y?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 to <em>Safe Bet<\/em> on <a href=\"https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/sleuthgang\/sets\/safe-bet-single\/s-B5QDaJqqVi1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">SoundCloud<\/a> or your favourite <a href=\"https:\/\/kycker.ffm.to\/safebet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">streaming platform<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, who exactly are Sleuth Gang?<br>The full gang includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Lewis Jones<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Sam Hunter<\/strong>, and\u00a0<strong>Jeremy Gordon<\/strong>\u00a0on vocals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dan Rushton<\/strong>\u00a0on bass<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lennon Rowntree<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>Tom Dickson<\/strong>\u00a0on guitars<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Travis King<\/strong>\u00a0on drums<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Their sound blends the punk snarl of&nbsp;<strong>Dead Kennedys<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>Frank Carter<\/strong>, the swagger of&nbsp;<strong>QOTSA<\/strong>, and the lyrical punch of&nbsp;<strong>Beastie Boys<\/strong>, topped off with a good dose of&nbsp;<strong>Yorkshire grit<\/strong>. It&#8217;s messy, loud, and honest \u2014 and that\u2019s exactly what makes them stand out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Formed in 2023, Sleuth Gang\u2019s been on a fast rise. From catching the ear of BBC Introducing\u2019s&nbsp;<strong>Jericho Keys<\/strong>, to winning 2024\u2019s&nbsp;<strong>Battle of the Bands<\/strong>&nbsp;at The Fulford Arms in York, to playing a sold-out headline show in Leeds \u2014 they\u2019re not slowing down anytime soon. With more music lined up for 2025 and a slot at Scotland\u2019s&nbsp;<strong>Doune the Rabbit Hole festival<\/strong>, you\u2019ll want to get in on this early.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sleuth Gang are one to watch \u2014 or better yet, one to blast at full volume.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Give them a follow, add&nbsp;<em>Safe Bet<\/em>&nbsp;to your playlists, and keep your eyes peeled. It\u2019s a safe bet this gang is going places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Follow Sleuth Gang:<\/strong><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.futureproofpromotions.com\/lists2\/lt.php?tid=LhhVVAQED15WChQAB1YFT1cJVQBLWg0GUBhWUV5VAgxeVldQVAZKWgQDC1JVVFJPAQsBV0tXWQMHGFoFVglMV1ZdBwIBBg8BAAVaTQZUAwZbDgdWS1cKA1QYVlYDAExVX1wEHAdXAgEAB18AAQYCVQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Facebook<\/a>\u00a0\/ <a href=\"http:\/\/www.futureproofpromotions.com\/lists2\/lt.php?tid=LhgEAwEOBwsKUxRVVVVRT1dbBFpLAlwPBhgEUgBUWAcCUQNUVwZKWgQDC1JVVFJPAQsBV0tXWQMHGFoFVglMV1ZdBwIBBg8BAAVaTQZUAwZbDgdWS1cKA1QYVlYDAExVX1wEHAdXAgEAB18AAQYCVQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a>\u00a0\/\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.futureproofpromotions.com\/lists2\/lt.php?tid=LhgCCQ5UUlxWCxQFBgBST1cJAQZLWgoDVxgHVVUFAgACAFBUBFdKWgQDC1JVVFJPAQsBV0tXWQMHGFoFVglMV1ZdBwIBBg8BAAVaTQZUAwZbDgdWS1cKA1QYVlYDAExVX1wEHAdXAgEAB18AAQYCVQ\">TikTok<\/a>\u00a0\/\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.futureproofpromotions.com\/lists2\/lt.php?tid=LhgGBAdQUltVBBQGBAgGT1cNBVBLAg4HWxhWUgcIUwxWUABQU1RKWgQDC1JVVFJPAQsBV0tXWQMHGFoFVglMV1ZdBwIBBg8BAAVaTQZUAwZbDgdWS1cKA1QYVlYDAExVX1wEHAdXAgEAB18AAQYCVQ\">Spotify<\/a>\u00a0\/ <a href=\"http:\/\/www.futureproofpromotions.com\/lists2\/lt.php?tid=LhhVCAECDglXBBRQVFEOT1dcUVtLWgsBBhgEAQVVBQxRUwZVUlBKWgQDC1JVVFJPAQsBV0tXWQMHGFoFVglMV1ZdBwIBBg8BAAVaTQZUAwZbDgdWS1cKA1QYVlYDAExVX1wEHAdXAgEAB18AAQYCVQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Youtube<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>Leeds\u2019 punk-rap powerhouse\u00a0Sleuth Gang\u00a0are back, and they\u2019re pulling zero punches with their raw new single\u00a0Safe Bet\u00a0\u2014 out now via\u00a0Dead Rat Records. 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