Somewhere along the lines of thinned rock ‘n’ roll and rejuvenated glam rock come prolific Camdenites Fears. Exuding the sounds of Camden’s rich rock history, the spine-chilling new single ‘The Squeeze’ is set for an uprising in all things high-volume.
The gritty video sees a bleak and dingy warehouse holding Lock Stock gangsters, a dark and visceral effort from director Ben Craig. Weaving a tale of violence and revenge, the two adjectives similiarly fitting for the soundscape itself, frontman Johnny Fears exists as a victim at the mercy of a vicious group of City boys.
A leather-clad attitude to match, the drums are almost as pounding as the punches. Royal Blood-esque, the accompanying heavy guitar riffs help splatter hard rock up the walls, showcasing “vivacious rock ‘n’ roll with a fuzzed up, serrated edge”.
The spotlight shines on frontman Johnny Fears who originally hails from the Teesside town of Middlesbrough. Taking to Camden for his new home with childhood friend and band guitarist Ric Gingell, Nick Bavin (bass) and Matt Dean (drums) join to form a promising but rebellious four-piece.
Tinged Matt Bellamy style, Johnny Fears’ strained vocals uphold notes that Brian Johnson will have no doubt influenced, drowning the track with a fitting vocal to the distorted energy pent up throughout the statement song.
After starting the year with a monthly residency at The Monarch in Camden compromising three consecutive sold-out shows, the merciless four-piece are knocking up enough inexhaustible volume to get their name known around the underground scene in almost an instant.
Words by Brianna Riley