Model Society - I-Spy

London’s Model Society recently released their new single ‘I-Spy’ via Kitchen Disco Records.

Sha na na naaing its way to the hearts of a nation of dr martens wearing Buzzcocks loving freaks. It’s has a wonderful British sense of rebellion. Snarling positivity from the sarcastic wit of sweat-filled gig venues,  they’ve drawn a line in the sand.

This isn’t just a battle line being drawn. It’s the big reset that didn’t come with Rishis’s sopping wet speech in the week. Model Society have presented us with a blank canvas to reinvent this treasured isle of arts, rebellion, and working-class glory.

Their first draft comes equipped with the punk we’ve known and loved for the past 10 years. It also follows last year’s ‘Are You For Real?’ with another sublime solo. It cuts through with rip-roaring ease. It’s desperate and intense, as though Theatre of Hate hired Graham Coxon!

With reality and community on the horizon once more, let Mode Society guide back to the good times.

Model Society - Are You For Real?

London’s Model Society have returned with their new single ‘Are You For Real?’. It’s the first from their upcoming EP ‘Entertainment’ via Kitchen Disco Records. Last time out, they delivered bona fide classic in ‘Public Service’, can they pick up where they left off?

Musically, they hit upon the oppressed realising they can struggle and break free of the chains. The guitars are bullish and unifying, but, are clearly in a fight, something we can all relate to.

Lyrically, it seeks to reject those of cultural totalitarian thought. A brave concept in an age where opposing sides seek to destroy rather than engage and enlighten. An aptly timed release with Biden’s election victory in tandem. Neither signifies a bright utopian future but, they are stepping back to consensus building and normality.

This is not the dizzying heights of ‘Public Service’ but, it gleefully sits in its slipstream!

Model Society – Public Service

Model Society first emerged in 2011. Passion and promise were apparent and, like many before and since, their influences were on their sleeve but their own clarity was yet to be defined. They had Blur's wry social comment, Oasis' sense of ambition and Buzzcocks punk via pop delivery.

On the comeback single, premiered by the legendary John Kennedy on Radio X, Model Society have merged their heroes. Lyrically, Damon Albarn's observations have aligned Noel Gallagher's melody and retained the bite of Pete Shelly. For the most part, the sweeping rock n roll production intrinsic to Noel's career combines with a punk sentiment but, during the solo, the more expansive elements of punk (Television & Spear of Destiny) shine brightest.

This is not a single normally associated with a band yet to release their debut album. This is three albums in stuff. It's a huge cinematic piece which serves both as a clarion call and blissful liberation simultaneously.

Model Society: Water Rats, London

London four piece Model Society made great inroads a few years back but, their lack of presence left a ‘what might have been feeling’ in the air. Thankfully, they are back, with a new bass player and new tunes to boot!

Old fan favourites ‘Horizons’ and ‘Sounds’, were always steeped in The Members and The Buzzcocks but, now, they’ve taken on a rock n roll desperation. The feeling of last chance saloon echoes around the room and, it only breeds more love for the band.

The time off has clearly done them no harm. The new material is on fire. Latest single ‘Valentine’, hones their pop instincts whilst ‘Forever’ could be a lost Strokes classic circa ‘Is This It?’

All of this should be enough for any gig but, Model Society have ‘Systematic’ in their arsenal. It’s a rare breed of great social comment and great pop chorus combined. With the hallmarks of classic Blur and The Buzzcocks pulsing through its blood, set closers don’t get much better.