Manchester has done it again. That humble and beautiful city just keeps producing great bands. Next in line are Threads. The four-piece made up of George Robbins (guitar/vocals), Kane Martin (vocals/bass), Paul Hanley (drums), and Shaun Rigby (guitar).
The EP is available to buy from their Bandcamp page.
In a similar fashion to British Sea Power, there is a pride in the artwork (courtesy of George) that fans can lust over.
Here is our track by track review of their ‘Teletext’ EP released last November via Alphaville Records.
Teletext
This is five minutes of heart-shattering vitality! The shimmer of Will Seargent’s moonlight guitars hook up with the David Gedge’s relentlessness to give record collectors their new obsession!
Martin has a great ability to channel The Thermals’ Hutch Harris through his distinct Mancunican vocals. It’s a fresh slice of post-punk we didn’t know we craved!
T68
Taking Shame’s ‘The Lick’ and Ought’s ‘Beautiful Blue Sky’ out for a pint, they have nestled in with packs leading exponents of post-punk.
It may not go beyond them but, at such an early stage, you have to admire the ability to match their peers’ bets.
Idiot Savant
The lack of creative fear is heartwarming in this mini punk-opera. The debauched swagger and intelligence of their fellow Mancs Cabbage permeate this irreverent piece.
The switch-up in styles, encapsulates Fontaines, The Fall, and the epic parts of Shame’s debut. Threads are a band showing signs of huge promise.