In 2020, UK post-punk/shoegazers bdrmm launched their debut LP, . Since then, they’ve shared a handful of singles, and now they’re asserting their signing to Mogwai’s Rock Motion. Bdrmm additionally plan to launch their sophomore album, I Don’t Know, in June. Together with the information is a lead single, “It’s Simply A Bit Of Blood,” which additionally has a video, directed by Chris Tomsett.
Like their debut, I Don’t Know was recorded with the band’s longtime collaborator Alex Greaves on the Nave Studios in Leeds. Of “It’s Simply A Bit Of Blood,” the band’s Ryan Smith says:
Most individuals who’ve seen us tour will recognise this monitor. The extra we performed it, the extra it dawned on us it was changing into one thing particular, and an integral a part of our set. Lyrically, it stems from my latest psychological well being consciousness. I’d develop into depressed and really socially anxious, I actually felt like I had modified and didn’t know who I used to be. I’m fortunate sufficient to be surrounded by three of my brothers inside this band – one actually by blood – and have all the time been in a position to be myself with them. It’s about realising what you’ve gotten and remembering that when you may’t see it.
The band additionally sound enthused about signing to Rock Motion, saying: “After touring with Mogwai and forming such a detailed relationship with them, we really feel blessed to have been invited to work with them and their staff. To be on the identical label as Arab Strap too? I imply, say no extra..”
Watch and take heed to “It’s Simply A Bit Of Blood” under.
TRACKLIST:
01 “Alps”
02 “Be Cautious”
03 “It’s Simply A Bit Of Blood”
04 “We Fall Aside”
05 “Commercial One”
06 “Hidden Cinema”
07 “Pulling Stitches”
08 “A Last Motion”
TOUR DATES:
06/28 – Hull, UK @ Adelphi
06/29 – Hull, UK @ Adelphi
06/30 – Leeds, UK @ Jumbo Information
07/01 – London, UK @ Tough Commerce East
07/02 – Brighton, UK @ Resident Information
07/03 – Bristol, UK @ Tough Commerce
07/04 – Nottingham, UK @ Tough Commerce
07/05 – Glasgow, UK @ Monorail
11/12 – Glasgow, UK @ Stereo
11/13 – Birmingham, UK @ The Hare and Hounds
11/14 – Salford, UK @ The White Lodge
11/15 – Nottingham, UK @ Bodega
11/16 – Leeds, UK @ Stylus
11/18 – Cardiff, UK @ Clwb Ifor Bach
11/19 – Bristol, UK @ Thekla
11/20 – London, UK @ Scala
11/22 – Cambridge, UK @ Mash
11/23 – Bedford, UK @ Esquires
11/24 – Brighton, UK @ Patterns
11/26 – Dublin, UK @ The Button Manufacturing facility
I Don’t Know is out 6/30 by way of Rock Motion.