Sleaford Mods and Scorching Chip have joined forces for a collaborative double single – take heed to ‘Nom Nom Nom’ and ‘Cat Burglar’ beneath.
The 2 bands launched the songs in the present day (November 26) as a seven-inch vinyl and on streaming platforms through Pleasant Data in assist of Struggle Youngster. Each tracks had been recorded on the legendary Abbey Highway Studios in London.
The London group (fronted by Alexis Taylor) invited the Nottingham duo (comprising Jason Williamson and Andrew Fearn) down to participate in one in every of Abbey Highway’s progressive and groundbreaking Lock-In Classes – which has been captured in a brief movie.
Lead monitor ‘Nom Nom Nom’ combines “each acts’ finest traits, making a suave but edgy groove that’s as glad on the dancefloor as it’s within the mosh-pit”, per a press launch.
Talking concerning the ‘Scorching Mods’ collab, Williamson defined: “On the day we went in chilly and simply handed ourselves over to it. ‘Nom Nom Nom’ is a lyrical continuation from our album ‘UK Grim’ [2023] over Andrew’s keyboard riff, constructed on by Scorching Chip and ending up with a superb refrain from Alexis.”
The vocalist went on to explain ‘Cat Burglar’ as “a bizarre prog rock meets B52s jam that explores the slender corridors of recent human expertise”.
Scorching Chip added: “Making these songs over the course of at some point at Abbey Highway was an important expertise.
“We arrived and not using a plan however shortly started working collectively in a harmonious method, with plenty of improvisation and little or no ego. We’re very grateful to Sleaford Mods for becoming a member of us and really happy with the outcome.”
Sleaford Mods determined the tracks can be good when Pleasant Data approached them to take part of their venture with Struggle Youngster. Artist David Shrigley OBE has created the paintings for the one.
Williamson continued: “The quilt artwork from the good David Shrigley is the cherry on the cake, because it completely represents the music and lyrics.
“All creativity apart, most significantly we’ve donated the tunes to Struggle Youngster. They’re doing essential work in a time the place the world is in chaos and though we are able to’t repair the chaos, we are able to do a bit to assist.”
Mark Robertson, Abbey Highway’s Head Of Model, mentioned: “Bringing Scorching Chip and Sleaford Mods collectively for the primary time noticed the 2 bands use the studio as a artistic playroom with out boundaries. What a tremendous day of creativity and collaboration.”
He added: “The ensuing music is that uncommon factor – one thing really distinctive that someway blends the signatures of each bands whereas creating one thing new, vibrant and important.”
Scorching Mods’ ‘Nom Nom Nom’ and ‘Cat Burglar’ can be found on a clear seven-inch vinyl – which is proscribed to 1,000 copies, priced at £20. Alternatively, followers can buy the report on purple vinyl (restricted to 100 copies) on the Pleasant Data store in Bristol for £30. Purchase right here.
Struggle Youngster mentioned: “We’re so grateful to the continued help from Sleaford Mods and to each bands for donating the incredible tracks ‘Nom Nom Nom’ and ‘Cat Burglar’, and David Shrigley for the good design.
“The world is extra harmful than ever earlier than to be a baby affected by battle and the continued generosity of the artists we work with permits us to get youngsters secure, ship the very important psychological well being first assist they should assist them take care of the trauma they’ve skilled and get them again into schooling.
“That is the fourth seven-inch Tom, Scott and the unbelievable crew at Pleasant Data have placed on for us and all proceeds go on to Struggle Youngster to assist us make a distinction for among the most weak youngsters on the planet. We’re deeply grateful for the generosity of everybody concerned and might’t wait so that you can hear it.”
Pleasant Data defined: “We’ve been working with Struggle Youngster for a number of years now and we’re immensely happy with the exhibits we’ve placed on with them, the latest run of seven-inch singles we’ve launched and most of all of the sum of money that’s been raised.”
You’ll be able to watch Scorching Mods’ Lock-In Session movie above.
Mods frontman Williamson talked about the duo’s collaboration with Scorching Chip throughout an interview with NME final month. “It actually works!” he mentioned on the time, earlier than confirming that it will arrive in November.
He additionally revealed that Sleaford Mods had been “beginning a brand new album”, including: “We’ve had a number of classes already. Issues aren’t a lot shaping up; it takes some time to get again into the groove of it.
“You all the time go in with: ‘I wanna do that, I wanna strive that.’ And also you strive it and it doesn’t fairly work, so ultimately you return to the formulation however there’s all of this unconscious change – life, I suppose – that then applies itself to the formulation, and it then modifications. Not massively, nevertheless it shifts alongside. So it’s like a chemistry lesson!”
Williamson went on: “I wanna go rap-centric, or rant. It’s simply gonna be blocks of shouting once more – as per typical! [Laughs] You study to fall in love once more with the formulation. I’m fortunate I’ve received Andrew Fearn, actually. His music is sort of a entire universe of choice. It’s like getting right into a spaceship and taking your choose for 2 weeks!”
Sleaford Mods are presently out on an intimate UK tour – discover any remaining tickets right here.
