Formed back in May 2017, Cardiff’s The Rotanas have been steadily growing on the underground circuit. Feb 28th, they return with their new single ‘Scores On The Doors’, released via Distrokid. Will this be their breakthrough single?
The past few years have belonged to the UK punk scene. Rightly so, there has been a plethora of angst ridden talent. However, if there was anything to learn from Labour’s crushing defeat, howling rage against the status quo alone, is not enough.
Whilst this single is not the answer, it offers a bridge to from punk to something more universally appealing. There is enough spite in Harry Watton’s vocals to lure the fans of Fontaines and, enough psyche on the guitars to tempt the disciples of The Blinders and IDLES.
Sonically, this is a rock ‘n roll wet dream. One where Twisted Wheel and Shed Seven have united. Who better than them, to deliver a tale of carefree abandon vs going home early?
They have been defining themselves as Gritpop, it might just be the framework of angst and escapism Britain needs!