This is either the worst or the best time to be a band. On one hand, the gloomy financial landscape and increasingly acute social issues make it hard to pursue an art career. On the other hand, such a troublesome reality provides a wealth of lyrical inspiration and material, which a good songwriter would easily be able to squeeze into relatable and meaningful pieces. Guess what? Sheffield indie outfit Work In TV does exactly the latter, packing our harsh, tumultuous times into a playful, cheeky and rowdy musical livery.
‘The Good Life’ is their latest effort, a stark look at what constitutes the post-pandemic era. Between low paychecks and mental health issues, lyricist Jack Hardwick provides a melancholic anthem for anyone in need of it, perhaps seeking to initiate a cathartic process of transforming modern pains into artistic bliss. One of Britain’s most interesting bands at the moment, ‘Work In TV combines such relevant lyricism with dancy and eclectic guitar tones, post-punk drum grooves and highly saturated vocals.
The result is a fresh, intriguing single that resembles the rowdy early ‘2000 indie scene, yet feels contemporary and ever-relevant. The Sheffield-based creatives have been truly productive this year, with EP ‘Better Life’ released back in Spring. We don’t know where they are heading next, but one thing is certain: they are a musical force we’ll all have to deal with, sooner or later.
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