Tyler Wright
Did a sports journalism degree, write about music instead. Used to sing, now you can find me either at a gig or in the pub in the centre of the universe – Leeds.
‘Rage’ and ‘Beg’ are two haunting upcoming singles from SPRINTS’ new album ‘All That Is Over’ releasing September 26th
Well-loved Irish punks SPRINTS returned last week with not one but two singles from their upcoming sophomore record – ‘All That Is Over’. ‘Rage’ and ‘Beg’ are the second and third singles from the record, with lead single ‘Descartes’ released late last month.
‘Rage’ and ‘Beg’ are a serious duo. Trauma and anger channelled through music. A pair of haunting stormers – in signature SPRINTS style.
‘Rage’ is a slow burning banger that only gets better as it goes on. Inspired by noughties garage rock and the soaring punk scene of the now – namely a fusion of Dandy Warhols and Viagra Boys influences, according to the band, mixed with the power of SPRINTS to shake up a noisy cocktail.
Speaking on ‘Rage’, vocalist Karla Chubb said – “I think in the world today, it’s a lot easier to be angry than it is to help facilitate change. People are fatigued, disillusioned – it’s understandable, but we shouldn’t be pointing the finger at those already marginalised and making them shoulder the blame. The world is full of false prophets and false promises; it’s time we call them out. Don’t let the rage bait fuel the fire and burn us all in the process.”
Similarly, ‘Beg’ is a literal roaring success. ‘Let me beg/Let me come/Let me face towards the sun’, the band scream and shout over a stomping garage punk beat.
Explaining the backstory behind ‘Beg’, Chubb said: “‘Beg’ is a track that represents a lot of the key motifs, themes and topics we explore across the album. Sonically, it’s a sum of all of the parts, new and old, that make up the sound of All That Is Over. Inspired originally by a line in a Vladimir Holan poem, “Beg” is written in part as a joke, a call and response to the question, “Is Karla Jesus?” that was written atop a moodboard when we were brainstorming ideas for a music video.
It’s tongue in cheek, it’s satirical, and it pokes fun at the idea that often it’s those in positions of power that preach their moral codes and judgments, while committing the most heinous crimes themselves. Meanwhile, the communities often under attack are just aiming to exist and to live. It’s an exploration of the self, sexuality, lust, ambition, but also my own shortcomings and the constant battle to be better.“
Both singles are yours to enjoy right now alongside their respective music videos featuring drag queens and friends of the band, Kiki Cult and Hansun Lamb. ‘All That Is Over’ releases on September 26th via City Slang.
Listen to ‘Rage‘ and ‘Beg‘ here:
Catch SPRINTS at the following:
August 4th – Leipzig, DE – Parkbühne @
August 5th – Berlin, DE – Zitadelle Spandau @
August 14th – Charleville Mezieres, FR – Cabaret Vert
August 15th – Rotondes, LU – Congés Annulés
August 19th – Bonn, DE – Kunst!Rasen @
August 20th – Stuttgart, DE – Freilichtbühne Killesberg @
August 21st – Freiluftarena, AT – Graz – Freiluftarena @
August 22nd – Portsmouth, UK – Victorious Festival
October 17th – Saint Brieuc, FR – Carnavalorock Festival
October 18th – Le Havre, FR – Ouest Park Festival
October 19th – Joué-lès-Tours, FR – Le Temps Machine
October 21st – Nimes, FR – Paloma
October 22nd – Lyon, FR – Marché Gare
October 23rd – Etagnières VD, CH – Croc the Rock Festival
November 2nd – Belfast, UK – Empire Hall
November 6th – Glasgow, UK – SWG3 Galvanizers
November 7th – Leeds, UK – Leeds Beckett Student Union
November 8th – Manchester, UK – Albert Hall
November 10th – Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK – Newcastle University Student Union (NUSU)
November 11th – Sheffield, UK – Foundry
November 12th – Nottingham, UK – Rock City
November 14th – London, UK – Troxy
November 15th – Bristol, UK – O2 Academy Bristol
November 18th – Oxford, UK – O2 Academy 1 Oxford
November 20th – Dublin, IE – Vicar Street
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March 10th – Tourcoing, FR, Grand Mix
March 11th – Brussels, BE, Botanique
March 12th – Amsterdam, NL Melkweg
March 17th – Copenhagen, DK, Loppen
March 20th – Warsaw, PL, Voodoo
March 21st – Prague, CZ, Akropolis
March 24th – Zürich, CH, Bogen F
March 25th – Milan, IT, Arci Bellezza
March 28th – Paris, FR, Cabaret Sauvage