Coventry outfit The Institutes are back with the first single from their second album, which is due in 2026. ‘Trick the Light’ was recorded at Vada Studios with Matt Terry (The Enemy) producing.

During lockdown, The Institutes emerged like a ray of hope. Single after single, their euphoric singles fought their way through the heavy fog descending upon us all. After a couple of years of great gigs, the band amicably parted ways with their ethereal singer, Reid Currie.

Fans left hollow, the band left spinning. Could they ever come back? Even with the announcement of ‘Trick of the Light’, there was a sense that it would never be the same.

Step forward ‘Trick of the Light’!

The jangle of The Byrds caresses the finesse of their debut album on this ode to hiding pain and burying torment. Where the debut offered a glimpse of hope, they are now offering a new way. One of togetherness, one that’s been damaged but dug the fingernails in the dirt and clung on to their beliefs.

The new vocals hit an enriching sweet spot as they wrap themselves around the effortless guitars. Everyone should be left in no doubt that the band are back and is ready to guide us all back to the promised land once again.