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 the needed 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.
After sharing their easing cut 'The Hopskotch Man' last month, Leeds band Party Hardly turn up the heat with their latest single 'Rats In The Kitchen'. An energetic and racing bblast of post-punk, the song drives with fiery guitar lines and thundering drums as a continued build-up throughout the tune creates explosive reaches. With some of the vocal bits reminiscent of The Fall's Mark E. Smith, 'Rats In The Kitchen' finds Party Hardly totally in-sync, delivering one dynamic single.
Leeds band Party Hardly have shared their new song 'The Hopskotch Man'. A mellow taste of post-punk and dream pop, the track is sprinkled with breezy guitar riffs, catchy melodies and creative song-writing that harks back to a distinct period in punk where storytelling was key. An infectious handing, you can stream the single below.
A couple months back Leeds band Party Hardly shared their single 'Terry Shure', which is taken from their upcoming debut EP 'Cycle Of Life'. The group now tackles the topic of gender with their latest track 'Football'. Produced by MJ of Hookworms, the lush and bubbling etching of alternative is glazed with a layering of pop that is a feel-good listen whilst delving into a serious topic.
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