Photo by Donald Braddock

Leeds band Party Hardly have released their sophomore EP Modern Strife is Snobbish. Consisting of four songs, the record features the previously shared cuts ‘The Hopskotch Man’ and ‘Rats In The Kitchen’.

Perfectly merging the sounds of punk, post-punk, noise, and lush, obscure pop, the band demonstrates the ability to turn up the heat when needed, as well as scale back, allowing required breathing room throughout each song. The storytelling element of the EP is utterly captivating, as the sing-along hooks add a balance of lightheartedness to the songwriting. Punchy at times, relaxed at other moments, Modern Strife is Snobbish is solid and consistent listen from start to finish, leaving you craving for more.