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.