Debut single ‘Spilt’ from The Wordsmen is drenched with a fuzzed-out swagger

South Devon band the Wordsmen have dropped their debut single ‘Spilt’, the track explores a post-punk soundscape, while maintaining a playful rockiness.

‘Spilt’ is structured chaos, quite literally spilling over with an unexpected maturity. The boys dive head first into the track, unleashing everything but the kitchen sink. It’s alive with a swampy distortion that bubbles and hisses, there’s never a dull second.

The track simply oozes confidence, from the vocals to the self-assured bassline that keeps the track grounded. The guys haven’t yet been together a year but work like a well-oiled machine, balancing and amplifying each other’s strengths. The rhythm section anchors the unexpected gravel and power from the chorus, “Fizzing at the bottom of a beer bottle” the line born to be chanted by a crowd. The band have already stormed so many infamous Exeter venues and are fully established as ‘ones to watch’. Soon to be expanding outside their south west roots, ‘Spilt’ proves they have the balls. The single shows just how refreshingly motivated they are; it’s easy to see them rising above the surfeit of indie revivalists.

Starting off slow, the tasteful sprinkling of grunge gives a subtle blues nod and lifts the licks to early zeppelin heights. With a grittiness rippled throughout, the guitar solo gives a grander, darker atmosphere, twisting the narrative of 2000s indie rock we expected from the tamer opening riffs. Layered with the vicious songwriting, ‘Spilt’ packs a meaty punch, echoing the debuts from Spring King or The Amazons.

The Wordsmen will naturally keep growing and experimenting, but for a first single, ‘Spilt’ is building momentum to almost irresistible levels. Their fuzzed-out swagger is infectious and will no doubt propel them towards a solid EP.

Have a listen below and leave an ICM Star Rating out of 10. You can also find the band on Facebook here.