Following the release of their riotous anti-anthem, ‘THE DAGGER,’ the Bristolian noise collective Knives share another track from their debut album, ‘GLITTER,’ in the form of the visceral punk, ‘PHD.’ The band will also embark on a UK/EU headline tour starting in April 2025. Fans can find ticket information—HERE stream the new single, and pre-order the album—HERE.
Knives’ latest offering highlights toxic practices that plague the music industry, which artists and creatives confront daily, ranging from gaslighting and belittlement to devaluation and everything in between.
“PHD is about how some companies within the music industry can be immoral, yet simultaneously so integral that there’s no escaping them,” shares drummer Erin Cook. “When the band was starting out, an industry person we worked with told us that our entire success was due to them—not to the hard work and effort that the six of us constantly put in. It’s fair to say we found this so infuriating that we had to write a song about it.
‘GLITTER’ was recorded in the Welsh Valleys at Giant Wafer Studios in Llanbadarn Fynydd, under the watchful eye of producer-engineer, close friend and collaborator Dominic Bailey-Clay (Death Goals, Dream Wave, The Byker Grove Fan Club). The album channels the band’s diverse influences, pooling from hardcore, post-punk, alt-rock, and experimental jazz—into a cohesive yet unpredictable experience.
Drenched in angular flashes of anger, ‘GLITTER’ remains deeply rooted in overwhelming positivity. Knives want to be a tool for good in a scene that often forgets its roots. By promoting inclusivity and diversity and celebrating this as much as possible in their art, the band understands that it is an ongoing commitment.
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