Alternative Rock from Lazy Hunter

Based between Manchester and Sheffield in the north of England, Lazy Hunter is a musical duo formed in 2019 by musicians and brothers Pete and Chris Gibson. Over the last couple of years they’ve been sharing their captivating sonic vision across several well-received releases that showcase their superb alternative rock sound.

Lazy Hunter is a band that refuses to be pigeonholed into any one genre. Their music recalls the likes of Radiohead and Talking Heads, but with a uniquely Northern twist that sets them apart from their contemporaries. Their unique attitude to making music is evident in everything they do, from their refusal to conform to traditional song structures to their desire to create a surreal, visual world for their upcoming album to exist in.

Their new single “I Want to Save the World but I Don’t Know How” is a politically charged and rebellious track that demonstrates the band’s unbridled musicality and devotion to creating something that transcends genres and traditional song structures. This latest track is a prelude to the band’s eagerly awaited debut album, which is due to be released later this summer. Lazy Hunter’s innovative sound is a breath of fresh air in the UK’s underground scene, and their willingness to push boundaries and create music that defies conventions is nothing short of inspiring.

The song begins with an airy clean guitar tone before a relentless drumbeat that immediately sets the tone for the rest of the track. The intricate guitar work and Chris Gibson’s haunting vocals soon join in, and the listener is transported to a world where all is not well. The lyrics speak of a sense of frustration and helplessness, a feeling that is all too familiar in today’s world. “I Want to Save the World but I Don’t Know How” is an anthem for anyone who wants to make a difference but doesn’t know where to begin.

As the song progresses, Lazy Hunter showcases their impressive musicianship, weaving intricate guitar lines and odd time signatures into the track with ease. The extended guitar-led outro jam is a testament to the duo’s ability to create music that is both challenging and accessible and the raw production style of the song adds to its urgency, creating a sense of immediacy that is hard to ignore.

“I Want to Save the World but I Don’t Know How” is an exceptional introduction to Lazy Hunter’s music and a tantalising glimpse of what’s to come from their forthcoming record. The band’s musicianship and originality make them one of the most interesting and exciting alt rock bands in the UK today as they continue to go from strength-to-strength with each new move.

Commenting on this single frontman Chris shares, “I Want to Save the World but I Don’t Know How is about being overwhelmed by all the crazy stuff happening in the world right now. The climate crisis, cost of living crisis, wars, dictators, populist politicians, 24-hour media, technology – it’s all so big. As an individual, absorbing all this through your phone all the time, it can make you feel so small; like, I can try to use less plastic and eat less meat and reduce my carbon footprint, but I’m just one person… How can I save the world?”

Listen to I Want to Save the World but I Don’t Know How below