Blackburn outfit The Illicits step forth with their heavy rocking single ‘Modern Life’. The song follows their previously released track ‘Feel It’.

Whereas ‘Feel It’ had more of a blues rock meets swing tone, ‘Modern Life’ is a full blown punk rock blaster, with racing guitar lines lashing atop hammer pounding drumming. Frontman George Richards delivers a slice of social and observational commentary with commanding, in your face vocals that is brings that sense of 70s punk nostalgia. A fiery and overly brilliant release, you can stream ‘Modern Life’ below.

Regarding the single, The Illicits mentioned:

“‘Modern Life’ promotes a voice of the disenfranchised youth. It best summarises our story as a band so far: razor-tongued lyrics, relentless energy and stadium-sized choruses. We rely on new writing tools to open up new avenues for social commentary. On this track we use a 12-bar blues, late ‘50s-inspired guitar riff — most commonly used by the likes of Jerry Lee Lewis and Eddie Cochran — to help shift our narrative to present times.”