Leeds newcomers Love Rarely have been building momentum throughout 2024. Having released their ‘Lonely People’ EP in March, the quintet have since joined the acclaimed independent label Big Scary Monsters. Today sees them release their label debut single in the form of ‘Mould’.
The track is a thrilling blend of math rock and emo with screamo blasts. Winding, jangly guitars brilliantly clash with gritty and fierce vocals. It’s accompanied by a b-side titled ‘Whiplash’, which perfectly sums up the 90-second track. Twisting with a math-laden groove and pulsating rhythms. Together, both tracks put Love Rarely on our radar.
“’Mould/Whiplash’ as a project excited us because of the contrast between the two songs. The idea of being able to show Love Rarely’s versatility wrapped up in one continuous visual, felt right instantly,” explains guitarist Dan Dewsnap. “Both songs carry a similar meaning, exploring mental health issues that are exacerbated by the creative process & then in Whiplash that is coupled with external pressures to still perform/create regardless of what may be occurring in everyday life.”
‘Mould’ Lyrics:
It’s growing
I can hardly breathe
Inside of me
Controlling me
Say the word
Say the word and I’ll go
Check the link
Yeah
I’m sure you’re destined to know
Say the word
Oh I’m accidental
And I’m sure you know
But you keep controlling
Every part of what I know
Oh I feel insane again
Feel control
Are you not gonna vet
You not gonna vet yourself
Oh I feel insane again
You will take lead
You’re so damn pitiful
Oh so pitiful
And I’m sure
Say the word
Say the word and I’ll go
Check the link
Yeah
I’m sure you’re destined to know
Oh I’m accidental
And I’m sure you know
But you keep controlling
Every part of what I know
Feeling insane
Feeling sore
You said to me “why must I love rarely to love well”
You justify everything
Whilst giving a smirk
You’re so messed up
Couldn’t make it work
I’m so messed up
Couldn’t make it worse
Feeling insane
Feeling sore
If only you’d checked for mould
‘Whiplash’ Lyrics:
Lock all your doors
You are safe inside
Don’t plead for more
Shut it down
Woo
Take it easy
You should rest
No
I’m not ready
Hold the thought
Ahh
I’m going crazy
This independent thought process scares me
In the midst I know its worth it
In the midst I know its worth it
Ahh
They said there’s your son
Pick up the pieces
What have you done
It’s burning my face down
It’s burning yours too
Woo
Ahh