Shy and the Fight have a nice new shiny orange record out. It is the first release from the label Popty Ping.
One of the most striking things about the band is how little pretence there is behind them. Perhaps striking is the wrong word, but in terms of approach they seem unconcerned with subtlety or subversion tactics. Unless I’m missing something, All That We See Or Seem is boldly uncynical. Sonically, the track is brassy and wholesome and, for the most part, stays away from being a little too sugary sweet.
The B side, Breaks, is better. It works itself into the kind of euphoric outro that doesn’t warrant a raised and clenched fist. You sway, going nowhere in particular. It is delicate and quite lovely.
This is them performing the A side at Wychwood Festival a week or so ago
Shy and the Fight will also be interviewed on Bethan Elfyn's BBC Radio Wales show on Saturday. Tuune in.
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