shame - Songs Of Praise

A bracing debut that careens forward on tight, nervy riffs and volatile energy. The post-punk edge is undeniable—drawing from the lineage of Wire, Joy Division, and Magazine—but there’s a freshness in both its rawness and wit. Its lead track captures psychological turmoil with dual vocals echoing the inner monologue of a character stuck in emotional entrapment.

Lyrically, it's equal parts grit and observation, influenced by the unflinching realism of Hubert Selby Jr. and Irvine Welsh. The words cut with detail and unease, avoiding shock for something more quietly brutal.

Born out of Brixton’s squat-punk scene and mentored by Fat White Family, this London five-piece built their reputation in sweatbox venues before stepping into larger stages, earning support slots with Slaves, Warpaint, and an invitation from Billy Bragg to Glastonbury’s Left Field.

A jagged, vital debut—equal parts chaos and craft, documenting life as it unravels with a smirk and a scream.

Label: Dead Oceans
Format: Vinyl