Sprints - The Cheek

Sprints are a Dublin based alt rock/post punk 4 piece that have been together for around a year and have recently released their third single. They line up with KC (Vocals, Guitar), Colm (Lead Guitar, Vocals), Sam (Bass, Vocals) and Jack (Drums). Whilst there doesn't seem to be an album in the pipeline, they're hoping to release a couple more singles this year. Whilst not being your archetypal punk rock band, they're exactly the sort of new blood the scene needs if it's to stay relevant into the 20's. You can check out all 3 singles here: https://sprintsmusic.bandcamp.com/

I am going with The Cheek which calls out the night-ruiners and barroom creeps that lurk in bars and clubs on behalf of anyone who’s ever had a good time halted by them.

“Whether they think they own the place, or think they own you, we are all too familiar with those dickheads at the bar. Male or female, I know a lot of friends have shared the same experience,” the band’s lead singer Karla Chubb says. “The song is written based on multiple negative encounters I’ve had at bars, situations where I’ve had my sexuality and self-worth questioned because the person hitting on me was clearly so impeccable how could I not want to go home with them?”

Driven by a fierce bass line that just refuses to relent and drums that rattle the ribcage, it’s a sound you want more of as soon as you hit play. It's the sarcasm dripping from KC's every word that separates her from fellow compatriots. It mixes beautifully with her venomous attitude, creating a potent concoction that runs off ever line.