The Straights release new single “Remedy”

Coming out of Portsmouth on the south coast of the UK, The Straights have built their name on sonic energy, pounding rhythm and a fierce DIY ethic. Since forming in 2019, the four-piece, featuring George Years on vocals, guitarist Billy May, bass player Michael Arthur and Jack Crash on drums, have channelled the spirit of British rock into something that feels at once familiar and entirely their own.

With a sound that filters the defiance of garage rock through the lyrical flair of indie, they’ve gone from local buzz to transatlantic airplay. Their debut single “Piece of Mind” marked a brash and confident arrival, receiving spins on FM stations across the UK, USA and Canada, revealing a band able to dig deep and play hard.

With each release since, The Straights have doubled down on their ability to craft music that means something, that hits both in your chest and in your head. Over the years, they’ve earned a cult following and the respect of rock veterans, with figures like Rick Witter, Brendan Benson and Catfish and the Bottlemen’s Billy Bibby tipping their hats to the band’s sonic output.

But for The Straights, the journey is less about accolades and more about continual evolution, a fact that becomes readily apparent with their latest single titled “Remedy.” A gritty, riff-driven dose of crunching rock, “Remedy” channels the ragged spirit of The Libertines and the swagger of The Black Keys, but with a voice that’s thoroughly The Straights. It’s a song born from chaos, carried on the back of roaring guitars, a relentless rhythm section and George Years’ commanding and emotionally charged vocals.

Thematically, the song frames the sensation of spiralling in a world that feels too loud, too fast, too fractured. It’s about wrestling with your inner noise and clinging to music as a lifeline. “It’s loud, it’s messy, and it’s real—just like us,” says George, distilling the track’s ethos into a sentiment that defines the band’s broader identity.

It’s that same context that’s made The Straights a truly compelling musical force in a live setting. From raucous club sets to festival stages, their performances are a thrilling experience which have earned them coveted support slots with legends like Buzzcocks and Inspiral Carpets, as well as rising acts like STONE and The Skinner Brothers. With “Remedy,” The Straights prove that rock music is still vital, still cathartic and still capable of shaking the walls and we can’t wait to see what they’ve got in store for the rest of 2025 and beyond.

Listen to Remedy below

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