Alternative Psych Rock from FISH NIGHT

Hailing from the north-west of England, newcomers FISH NIGHT are a band determined to bring something new to the psychedelic and prog rock sphere. Based in Chester but with origins that spread from Sunderland and Newcastle to Stoke-on-Trent and Merseyside, the quartet channels a wide range of influences into a sound that’s both unpredictable and truly exciting.

Their music is stacked with heavy riffs and memorable hooks but just as often it veers into the unexpected; shifting time signatures, synth-drenched passages and expansive outros that spiral into trippy, suspense-filled detours. Taking inspiration from the likes of King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, Tool, Psychedelic Porn Crumpets and Black Midi, FISH NIGHT balance chaos and incredible musicianship in a way that keeps listeners constantly on edge.

Since their live debut back in May, the band have been making an impact on the northern circuit, bringing their brand of experimental rock to venues across the region while marking a milestone with their first headline show in July. Capturing their sound in the studio, they unveiled their sound with the debut single “Obsidian Black,” which they followed up with sophomore outing “Hot Dog Surf Shop.”

Now they bring us their brand new third single titled “Bleeding Wires,” presenting their emphatic artistic statement so far. Built around progressive shifts in time signatures, intricate layering and unconventional song structures, the track ventures further into the exploratory side of their sound. Thematically, it taps into the theme of emotional scarring, confronting the futility of trying to break free from its grip, offering a gripping combination of musical ambition and emotional context.

Brought in by the melancholic plucks of Persian scale-style guitar lines, the tracks locks into a riff-driven energy as the tempo builds with the lively roll of drums. Flowing with slick flickers of lead notes, the arrangement glides with full band energy as the expressive vocal leads enter to spin commanding melodic leads above. Progressing through a hazy scene of downtempo rhythm and twanging guitar tones, the slick ebb and flow makes for a wild rock rollercoaster that builds towards a spectacular finale brimming with charging rock intensity.

It’s an epic display of the band’s pure creativity and performance panache, offering a thrilling sound of modern psych rock that’s unlike anything else. Timed with the release is another exciting moment for the band, their headline show at Telfords Warehouse in Chester which promises a full showcase of their growing catalogue, capturing the energy of a group hitting their stride and doubling down on their mission to build something lasting. With more music already in the works and several releases lined up for the months ahead, FISH NIGHT are showing no signs of slowing down and we can’t wait to see what they’ve got in store next.

Listen to Bleeding Wires below

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