Ella Green and Olivia Green

Today, the latest single from up and coming band PLAY DEAD titled Shaun was put out to listeners. It’s a rather vibrant track, laced with a lightheartedness that imitates the carefree feeling of spending a Saturday down the pub. Maintaining high energy and a punchy sound throughout, it’s in keeping with PLAY DEAD’s signature upbeat punk style.

It tells the rather entertaining story of Shaun, boyfriend of bassist Ollie Clarke’s Nan who’s often described as ‘a gentle giant’. It’s clear to see he’s a man with a somewhat social buoyancy, who like the rest of us enjoys a nice pint and a pie (as well as a bit of Coldplay). However, his short temper has led to some rather intriguing incidents. The most notable taking place in Brixton, when a short fuse resulted in what could only be described as a classic pub brawl. PLAY DEAD’s latest song deems Saturday night alright for fighting.

With a playful narrative that loosely mimics The Streets and nods to influences such as IDLES, PLAY DEAD maintain flexibility within their sonic style. They not only efficiently captured the comedy and charisma of Shaun lyrically but also through the dynamic instrumentation. Their brazen attitude and desire to make a (well-received) noise has allowed them to tell a fast-paced tale and also to gather the attention of other music lovers.

It’s admirable how much the band has achieved so far. Being only sixteen and producing such a high standard of music leads us to believe that they have an exciting future ahead of them. Make sure you have a listen to their previous release, Whitstable, which is another song bounding with liveliness and charm.

Recently, a fan favourite and major influence on this budding band, The Streets released their latest album titled ‘None Of Us Are Getting Out Of This Life Alive.’ Before digging into their twelve new tracks and maybe your pie of choice be sure to give PLAY DEAD a listen. Their new track could leave a taste in your mouth that tops Steak and Ale.

Listen to Shaun here: