Single of Day - "Last Orders" by Speed of Sound

The Speed of Sound are an alternative rock band from Manchester, whose up-tempo, free-flowing and idiosyncratic soundscape create music that marches to the beat of a different drum. They are a band that travels at fast velocity, stomping in the shadows of punk and staggering in the inebriated hour of post-punk. They are an upsurge of energy whose catchy tracks are reminiscent of bands from a progressive era of new wave, proto-punk, neo-psychedelia, post-punk and art-rock. Think Magazine, Television and Pylon going out for a few drinks and then goofing around with the B52s during last orders, then you get an idea what they are about.

Formed in Manchester in 1989, the ever-evolving line up today consists of father and son John Armstrong (guitars and vocals) and Henry Armstrong (keyboards), Ann-Marie Crowley (vocals and guitar), Kevin Roache (bass guitar) and John Broadhurst (drums). Having released their debut EP 32 years ago, The Speed of Sound are back full force with their fifth album “Museum Of Tomorrow” ( released 17th September 2021) and whose track “Last Orders” has been selected as my “Single of the Day”.

“Last Orders” is the latest track from The Speed of Sound, whose bouncy beats, spanish-esque riffs and idiosyncratic vocals, jangle in the corners of post-punk and surf on the tides of new-wave-pop. It’s an infectious track, whose swaying harmonies evoke a sense of sunny optimism and feel-good ambience. Like an excursion to a punk paradise, “Last Orders” drifts you towards a political climate, whilst remaining positively charged.

“Last Orders” – released on 8th October 2021, via Big Stir Records

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