ferb releases new single “Killing It”

Hailing from South London, ferb is a band formed by four school friends who gradually became more like brothers than bandmates. Meeting during secondary school in Sutton, they officially launched the project while still studying in sixth form during late 2022, before naturally gravitating towards Kingston-upon-Thames, a town whose independent music scene has become an important part of their creative journey.

The sense of genuine camaraderie echoes throughout everything the band creates and their music captures the context of growing up, balancing youthful energy with an increasingly sophisticated understanding of atmosphere and sonic dynamics. Never content to remain in one stylistic lane, ferb have expanded their sound while maintaining the chemistry that first brought them together, resulting in alternative rock music that feels emotionally compelling, blending driving guitars with immersive textures and memorable melodies.

Last summer, they made their official artistic entrance and unveiled their shared sonic vision with the debut single “ocean floor” which they quickly followed up with singles two and three before their debut EP, skeletons, landed later that year. It was an ambitious opening run that revealed a band already thinking beyond individual tracks, developing a unique output while continuing to go from strength to strength with each release. Earlier this year they unveiled the expansive shoegaze textures of “Provence,” embracing a more immersive, dreamlike sound that showcased another side of their songwriting.

Now they bring us their latest release with their brand new single titled “Killing It,” delivering a track that combines impactful rock energy with the dense sonic landscapes they’ve gradually made their own. Stacked with momentum, the song channels frustration into an ultimately cathartic musical experience, transforming dissatisfaction into one of the band’s most accessible and explosive releases thus far. The inspiration behind the single arose from a period of uncertainty regarding the band’s place within London’s competitive music scene. Now allowing those feelings to become discouragement however, ferb redirected them into the songwriting process, creating a record fuelled by determination and creative defiance.

The process also reconnected the band with elements of their earlier sound and while continuing to embrace the expansive textures introduced in more recent material, “Killing It” naturally steered ferb back towards their post punk origins. Brought in by the gritty bite of electric guitar notes and steady punch of drums, smooth vocal leads drift in to stitch airy melodies into the arrangement as bursts of surging rock intensity inject charging energy. With layers of driving guitars and lively drums capped by commanding vocals spinning catchy hooks, the track swells into an anthemic soundscape before simmering down to the intricate aesthetic of the verse, forming a thrilling track brimming with slick ebb and flow.

Unsurprisingly, “Killing It” has already become a favourite among audiences, with its sound now influencing much of the material the band are currently writing. Away from the studio, the quartet have spent the past nine months recording new material at O’Mellor Studios through their own Dirt Circle Records and this summer has also marked another significant step as ferb embark on their first ever tour, beginning with a hometown performance in Kingston before travelling through Birmingham, Leeds, Brighton, Guildford and Northampton, culminating with a final show at The Blue Posts in Soho.

Listen to Killing It below

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