The Winachi Tribe - Parasitical Elimination

Warrington’s Winachi Tribe are back with their new EP ‘Parasitical Elimination’. A collaborative remix piece was recorded between their own studio and LA with producer John X at the Earthstar Creation Centre.

Last time out, we saw their love of Chic and Johnny Marr soar across sun-drenched climates on ‘Time For Love’. This time out, they match the style but dial up the attitude. Throughout the EP, there is a sense of zero fucks given. The title track has the accessibility of Massive Attack effortlessly colliding with Prince Fatty to conjure an indomitable dub groove. Rather than just stay on this glorious track, they lift the soundsystem to higher planes with the injection of Asian Dub Foundation’s aggression. It adds sonic defiance that few can match!

‘Sense of Drama’ sees the band rejoice in their North West heritage. The lo-fi guitars of Aziz Abraham chime with a bugged-out and melodic homage to Rob Collins.

When frontman Liam Croker interjects, business picks up. His husky, almost whispered vocals strike a menacing tone that Death in Vegas would revel in. It’s Croker’s Bobby Gillespie ability sporadically and expertly join the affray where his genius lay. It heightens everything and takes the ego out of what is clearly a big talent.

‘A Room With a Zoo’ is yet another beast to contend with. The soul-pop sensibilities of Pharrell Williams are taken on a dank journey into the North West’s underground scene. Croker’s vocals cut through the tension and beckon you into a world of trepidation. Its trippy funk and soul for the witching hour taps into Daft Punk and the Stranger Things score to conjure one of the finest tracks of the year.

Their debut album is due for release later this year and, with this array of quality, has to be a late runner for album of the year.

The Winachi Tribe - Time For Love (Dave Tolan remix)

Warrington’s Winachi Tribe arrived at the peak of Tory austerity. Their brand of disco grooves and love fuelled house couldn’t have been more aptly timed. Five years on, they have returned with a Dave Tolan (Primal Scream, Tears For Fears) remix of their debut single ‘It’s Time For Love’. Can they provide the tonic we’re all craving again?

Smiling through the tears, they keep on moving on. The guitars shimmering like Rodgers and Marr alongside the pop ecstasy of Donna Summer. Human League’s infectious production sparkles alongside a Sumner-esque solo. This is everything the second summer of love was about and more.

Frontman Liam Croker’s gravelly vocals give it a brashness that can only come from England’s North West. Tough but loving, he injects a working-class funk that was born to be adored.

Five years on, they have yet again provided the tonic. A hopeful bridge to lead us to the vaccine.