We recently had the distinct honor to check out the new single “Mere Slaughter “ from Birmingham(UK) -based post-punk / noise-rockers Mutes via No Sound Records

You can listen to “Mere Slaughter” on Spotify Here and Apple Music Here

You check out the video for “Mere Slaughter “ below

We couldn’t help but be completely enthralled with Mutes and their stunning new musical composition “Mere Slaughter “ which, is our first taste of Mutes upcoming fourth studio album.

Originally conceived as a solo, primarily-ambient project by vocalist and lyricist James, Mutes released their eponymous debut EP in 2014. Things took a decidedly noisier turn with the release of Starvation Age in 2015, a full-band release that embraced the groups love of noise-rock and psychedelia. The group released their debut album No Desire in 2017 through independent label FOMA, celebrated by the likes of DIY Magazine and The Line of Best Fit.

Mere Slaughter is a three minute cacophony of dissonant no-wave guitar, anguished vocals and a balabouring rhythm section. The blistering track’s feral intensity serves as a raw reflection of a nation being slowly exenterated of possibility.

Recorded entirely live, the song is an evident display of the band’s desire to capture the uninhibited intensity of their performances.

Discussing what inspired the single, the band explain: “‘Mere Slaughter; was born from a need to write something ugly and dissonant – somewhat of a sonic exorcism. A lament for a society that is slowly eating itself by means of division and gaslighting.”

Mute’s artfully gives us an absolute gem with “Mere Slaughter” In a musical landscape that can have a lot of unneeded static, it is refreshing to know that we have a band like Mutes that are able to create pure sonic and melodic brilliance.