

Cyrus Larcombe Moore
Cyrus is a poet and journalist with Essential Tremor from Devon. Heโs now based in Belfast studying MA Poetry at Queens University Belfast.
South London’s Alien Chicks announce new EP ‘Forbidden Fruit,’ out on 9th May, with new single ‘Donkeyhead’
Following previous single ‘Babe,’ Alien Chicks have dropped ‘Donkeyhead‘ ahead of their upcoming EP,ย ‘Forbidden Fruit‘, out on May 9th. The South London trio, known for their genre-blending mix of punk, rap, Latin, math rock, and jazz, pull us into a world of surreal satire and chaotic social critique with these two tracks.
The bandโs reputation is starting to precede them. Sharing stages with the likes of English Teacher, Warmduscher, Lambrini Girls and Fat Dog and selling out headliners across London has secured their status in the scene. With a tour starting on February 15th across the UK, Ireland and mainland Europe, they’ll soon be spreading their nameโand the word about their upcoming EPโfar beyond the capital.
So far, theyโve released the single โBabe,โ a sharp critique of a world weighed down by inherited failures. The track thrived on shifting intensities, veering between raucous eruptions and quieter sections in manner that would almost give you whiplash. Itโs a fun record with something serious to say.
And now for something completely different: ‘Donkeyhead‘. This brilliant oddball concoction is reminiscent of the operatic rock of HMLTDโs record ‘The Worm‘, played with a tongue firmly in its cheek. Lead vocalist Josef Lindsay explains that โpart of ‘Donkeyhead‘ was a fever dreamโ about a home invasion, one which somehow meanders into a rant about the lack of bins in North London.
Beneath the playful paranoia, the trackโs punk softens to reveal its jazzy undercurrentsโbrief flashes of calm in the storm. The sounds of prog, 90โs alt-rock and hardcore swing through this noisy playground.
Alien Chicks arenโt here to reinvent their chaosโthey’re here to own it. The punk that drives their sound hasnโt gone anywhere and the experimentations that push it further keep on coming.ย Ifย ‘Babe‘ย andย ‘Donkeyhead‘ย are any indication,ย ‘Forbidden Fruit‘ย promises to be a great recordโand you can bet Iโll be counting down the days until its release.
New EP ‘Forbidden Fruit’ is out on 9th May via SO Recordings and Hideous Mink Records.
Listen to ‘Donkeyhead’ here:
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