POST-PUNK/SHOEGAZE OUTFIT BIBLE CLUB CONFRONT CAPITALIST DYSTOPIA WITH BLISTERING EP

Umbra out April 11 via Velvet Echoes

Bristol post-punk and shoegaze outfit Bible Club are set to drop their sophomore EP Umbra on April 11th via Velvet Echoes, following the recent release of the EP’s bold title track.

Umbra emerges as the band’s most conceptually innovative and ambitious record to date, vaulting listeners into a bleak and hypnotic landscape corrupted by the symptoms of late-stage capitalism. The band describes it as exploring the “darkest shadow of our times – the umbra – a shadow cast by a force that overpowers.” The EP’s five tracks deliver an unflinching takedown of consumerist society, with lyrics exploring themes of delusion, isolation, misguided optimism, and indulgence.

“Umbra captures the stark awareness of a world stuck in disarray,” the band explains. Their seamless fusion of post-punk, post-rock, shoegaze and politically charged spoken word is propelled by guitars that seamlessly shift between stark, asymmetrical patterns and unified, powerful waves. This foundation is energised by jumpy, technically impressive drumming that maintains a kraut-inspired motorik rhythm throughout.

A stand out amongst the collection is the EP’s focus track ‘Plastic Apples’, boosted by overdriven guitar and characterised by sonic chaos that mirrors the song’s exploration of the “far gone world of post-consumerism.” The track sees Bible Club at their loudest and most unleashed, with a first half reminiscent of Sonic Youth’s 1990s era and a thought-provoking second half that underscores their unapologetic critique of a late-stage capitalist dystopia.

Producer Dom Mitchison drove the band to achieve their vision for this project, which represents a creative leap of faith and significant evolution since their debut EP AD, released in 2024. “We wanted to focus on our songwriting and explore where we could take our next project, with a developed sound and a core concept,” they add, “Working with Dom Mitchison was a massive inspiration, helping us to achieve what we envisioned. It felt like a studio experience that we’ve truly grown from.”

Formed in 2021, Bible Club have proven themselves as a refreshing voice in Bristol’s growing music scene. Drawing influence from pioneering acts like CAN, Electrelane, and Spacemen 3, the band creates an authentic fusion of styles, constantly inspired by peers, pioneers, and deep cuts. Their captivating live performances take audiences through contemplative soundscapes to visceral chaos, earning them a strong following along the south coast.

Umbra is out on all platforms from April 11th.

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