Brighton-based 7-piece KEG keep this newfound golden age of post punk going strong with the release of their blistering single “Presidential Walk,” the second song that they shared from their upcoming debut EP Assembly, out 22nd October via Alcopop! Records.
The track captures a bit of a Talking Heads art rock sound with some of the more post-rock unique qualities of fellow contemporaries such as Squid or Black Country, New Road. There is a funky vibe and energy here that is distinct and charms, all while marching to the beat of its own drum.
About the song, the band’s lead singer Albert Haddenham adds:
It’s an ode to Wikipedia and a French president’s annual cerebral walk. Whilst reading about some palaeolithic cave paintings in the south of France, our dearest friend Wikipedia took us to a page about Francois Mitterands excursions around the area in an attempt to clear his head. I’ve never been able to find the same page so maybe I dreamt this. The track has been through a few versions, gradually speeding up each time until it reached the rabbit speed you will hear. Stand up to enjoy, serve with a large glass of burgundy.”
Enjoy a listen to “Presidential Walk” now below.
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