Luton punks Out Of Love have returned with a new single called ‘It Is What It Is’. The explosive number is the opening track from the quintet’s forthcoming EP, ‘Tuff Luv’. The five-track release is set to be released on November 29th through Venn Records (Europe) and Secret Friends Music Group (ROW).
‘It Is What It Is’ also features one of several guest spots from the EP. It sees Wade MacNeil of Alexisonfire and Gallows lending his vocal talents. ‘Tuff Luv’ will also see appearances from Ethan Barry of Brighton UKHC outfit No Relief and Dani Allen of Portland hardcore crew Dry Socket.
As for ‘It Is What It Is’, the rapid 2-minute number sees Out Of Love and MacNeil pound their way through with a big chorus. Commenting on the track, vocalist Jack Rogers shared, “’It Is What It Is’ is about finding an all-consuming love. [It’s] something you’re fully obsessed with and letting it take over your life, for better or for worse.”
The collaboration between Rogers and MacNeil isn’t the first time they’ve worked together. In recent years, they produced a cover ‘Teddy Bears Picnic’ for Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Netflix series ‘FUBAR’. “We had this song written for a while and whilst recording it I had been listening to the Black Lungs LP a lot I could always hear his voice over the second verse and knew it would suit the vibe of the track,” explains Jack. “So I took my shot and hit him up! He heard the song and said yes! Absolutely smashed it. We couldn’t be happier with the take and have him part of this single!”
Both Out Of Love and Alexisonfire are scheduled to play next year’s 2000trees Festival.
‘Tuff Luv’ EP Details
1. It Is What It Is – Feat. Wade McNeil of Alexisonfire2. XL LUV – Feat. Ethan Barry of No Relief
3. Tiny Brain – Feat Dani Allen of Dry Socket
4. World Peace
5. Waterloo Sunset – Originally by the Kinks
Watch the video for ‘It Is What It Is’ (feat Wade McNeil) by Out Of Love
‘It Is What It Is’ Lyrics
Clenched fist, you take a hit.
Ya work 40 years and have — all to show for it.
Retire, waste away
While the top get fat with what you made.
It is what it is. Is it?
It is what it is.
Rip out my eyes
And cut off my ears
Nothing left but fear
I don’t wanna be here.
Don’t think
Don’t do
Call someone else
When somebody hurts you
Pay pigs to Protect the streets
But girls are getting killed by the met police.
Rip out my eyes
And cut off my ears
Nothing left but fear
I don’t wanna be here.
I don’t wanna be here.
I don’t wanna be here.
I don’t wanna be here.
