Hannah North
Freelance Journalist for CLUNK and photographer. Based in London, but you can often find me in Bristol.
Ahead of their much anticipated debut EP, ‘Twice Around The Sun’, Ugly have shared a new track ‘Shepherd’s Carol’
The art-rock powerhouse Ugly blends euphoric choral elements with a more experimental sound and this single, ‘Shepherd’s Carol‘, has it all.
The track is rich and full, with infectious melodies and intricate harmonies. The opening riff twangs and fiddles its way into a sound that continues to swell. There are dynamic changes throughout that keep you gripped. Having seen Ugly live, I can tell you that they always come with something unexpected. Wherever you think a track is heading, it swerves away every time.
Pastoral lyrics, playful and at times sinister, give the track a slightly humorous tone. But, essentially, ‘Shepherd’s Carol‘ feels free. The perfect setting to listen: running through a field in the summertime. The perfect time to listen: always.
Look out for the EP, due April 3rd, and for upcoming shows from Ugly. The band are readying themselves to head out on support for Lime Garden ahead of a hometown release day show in Cambridge.
Listen to ‘Shepherd’s Carol’ here:
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