Dublin’s SPRINTS, a four-piece post-punk group, have built a reputation on the back of emotive hooks, personal and perceptive lyrics, and an energetic live show. Taking cues from bands like Siouxsie Sioux, LCD Soundsystem, and Pixies, they recently released their debut album, Letter To Self, an intense and raw blend of garage and post-punk on City Slang that muses on anxiety, misogyny, gender, and success. The LP comes after the preview release of their “A Modern Job EP.” Vocalist and co-writer Karla Chubb’s guttural vocal style, combined with motorik grooves and gothic undercurrents, creates a dynamic atmosphere that has earned them an enthusiastic following among Ireland’s thriving independent music scene, where they are considered a standout act.
SPRINTS recently supported Suede and played at various festivals, demonstrating their ferocity and gritty attitude in dynamic performances. SPRINTS offers a refreshing and honest look at modern life through their music. Their style mingles gothic-flavored melodies, a driving bass, and spiky punk poetry. The LP’s opener, “The Cheek,” exposes doublespeak about gender roles, while “Ashley” is a poignant exploration of anxiety. They also examine toxic masculinity in “Swimming” and the pressure to succeed in the music industry in “Kissing Practice.”
SPRINTS is part of a vibrant emerging Irish scene that includes standout acts like Fontaines D.C., Gilla Band, and The Murder Capital. SPRINTS is quickly turning heads as a band to keep an eye on in today’s indie music scene. The album shows their promise as they come into their own and reveals a band that is unafraid to confront difficult subjects, contributing to a new wave of informed and engaged punk-inspired music.
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