October Drift have released their new single Blame The Young.
“Denial is the best friend you could ever have. It’s a defence mechanism to avoid stress and anxiety but in doing so, ignores reality. This song works on an individual level – “why am I not where I want to be in life?” You avoid talking or even thinking about the issues – your relationships, alcohol, drugs, grief – whatever it is. You deny asking for help, you bury it deep, but it’s going to bubble up unexpectedly and uncontrollably. This attempt to escape pain in turn creates more pain,” explains vocalist and guitarist Kiran Roy.
“It’s about blame, on that personal level, but also on a wider picture socially and politically – the housing crisis, the food crisis, poverty, the unravelling of the NHS. Whether it’s blaming the young, blaming immigration. Climate denial while there is sewage in our waters… Our pasts, our futures, culture wars, actual wars – passing the blame and denying realities happens all the time.”
Like what you hear? Blame The Young is out now and October Drift’s third album is set for release later in 2024.
See them live at a run of intimate shows later this month:
April 2024
Sat 20th – CARDIFF – Clwb Ifor Bach
Sun 21st – TUNBRIDGE WELLS – The Forum
Tue 24th – HEBDEN BRIDGE – Trades Club
Thu 25th – EDINBURGH – The Mash House
Fri 26th – ABERDEEN – Tunnels
Sat 27th – SCUNTHORPE – Cafe Independent
Mon 29th – NOTTINGHAM – Bodega Social
May 2024
Wed 1st – ALDERSHOT – West End Centre
Thu 2nd – SOUTHAMPTON – Joiners
Tickets for the shows are on sale HERE.
