TAHM drops new single “Little Devil”

Some bands fade away, their legacy left in press clippings and dusty demos, but others, like TAHM, simply lie dormant, waiting for the right moment to reawaken. First formed back in the 90s, TAHM, made up of Katie Palmer, Ian Palmer and Paul Hodgson, landed with a pure indie intensity that immediately caught the attention of both industry tastemakers and film studios. Signed to Roadrunner Records and working with producers such as Paul Kendall and George Shilling, the band served up music that found its way into blockbuster films like Entrapment, Virus and Stargate as well as Sky TV ads and the Stargate television series.

With national airplay and coverage from Kerrang!, Melody Maker and NME, the trio’s trajectory seemed unstoppable. They toured with the likes of Shed 7, Smoke City and Cleopatra, gaining a reputation for their magnetic live sets and sharp songwriting, but as often happens, life interrupted. The music paused. Not ended, just put on hold.

Now, 25 years later, a reunion brought TAHM back together, resulting in Tonight We’re Strangers, a 2023 EP that reintroduced the band to a new era, complete with support from BBC Introducing and a breakout single. “17 Years” stormed to #1 on the Prospect Music Charts and landed on Los Angeles airwaves, proving that TAHM still had the ability to strike a chord with listeners around the world.

Now taking cues from modern acts like Taylor Swift and Olivia Rodrigo, TAHM’s new sound balances cutting edge aesthetics with the edge of their 90s indie origins. Nowhere is that more clear than on their latest single titled “Little Devil,” a fierce, grunge-tinged anthem that confronts the corrosive elements of toxic relationships. It’s a track that shakes with tension throughout, cut with crunching guitars, punchy rhythms and angsty lyrics.

Brought in by the rustle of drums and soft vocalisations, the hazy grit of distorted guitar ushers in Katie’s smooth vocal leads as the stab of kick and pulse of bass propels the track forward. Building up with muted guitar tones and airy backing vocals, snapping beats inject a slick groove before the crash of guitars launches an explosive chorus of anthemic energy and instantly catchy vocal hooks.

Serving up a raucous slice of thrilling alternative rock stitched with pop appeal, “Little Devil” sees TAHM deliver another spectacular listening experience that’s exhilarating, original and thematically profound all at once. As they continue to shine on their return to the music scene, TAHM once again confirms their status as an enduring outfit operating at the very highest level.

Listen to Little Devil below

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