Manchester has been known to deliver some incredible talent over the years and those talents have gone on to influence countless others. Our latest Artist of The Week has the potential to be one of these bands, and in all of the best ways possible. Falling somewhere between The Stones Roses and Interpol, Manchester’s Stalagmites are ready to introduce their alt-indie, dark-pop waves to the world.
Their debut single “Binary” has already received support from BBC 6 Music’s Steve Lamacq and Radio X’s John Kennedy as well as having just signed to London’s Veta Records—all onto something good. The track is about “coming from a dark place and finding a way out, hoping it might be a simple switch but knowing it’s much more than that,” lead singer Bradley Lynch explains—something that feels even more poignant in the light of the recent events in their hometown. Combining elements of ’90s indie rock and dark electronic sounds, the single feels nostalgic and forward thinking all at the same time.
Having formed at school in Salford, Bradley and Alex Hardman (guitar) later found Nick Toft (drums) making the trio complete. “Binary” feels as though these guys are completely comfortable in their own skin, embracing snippets of their influencers whilst still their almighty selves.
“Binary” is in stores on 9th June 2017 via Veta Records.
