By Alex Pearson
East London trio False Heads are hailed by Iggy Pop as one of his favourite bands of the moment, declared “the future of rock n’ roll” by ex-Ramones manager Danny Fields, the band signed up by The Libertines drummer Gary Powell to his 25 Hour Convenience Store label, and offered Pete Townsend’s studio to record in. It’s fair to say that there’s a hell of a thrill whirling around False Heads right now.
NME, Clash Magazine, Q Magazine, 6Music, Radio X and BBC Radio 1’s Huw Stephens have also all waded in with support and praise for the trio’s delinquent, punk-driven assault, that finds them caught somewhere between the early grunge of Foo Fighters, the infective song writing of Pixies, and the snotty punk attitude of The Buzzcocks.
Following their excellent single ‘Thick Skin’, that was released this summer, False Heads went on to perform at The Roundhouse in London for the Punk Weekender event, played an acclaimed set at Camden Rocks festival, a live session for BBC Introducing, and have now spread their music over to the States when interviewed by The New York Times. Meanwhile their avid fan base continues to grow as the excitement around this trio builds stronger by the day.
Recorded in Pete Townsend’s studio earlier this spring, ‘Weigh In’ is the next special single in False Head’s arsenal, and a perfect riot of energetic, eyeing bawdiness that sets another huge marker for a band whose amazing rise is seemingly overwhelming.
There’s a palpable excitement brewing around False Heads, and with a series of new releases and live dates set to follow across this year, now is the time to get on board. ‘Weigh In’ is released through 25 Hour Convenience Store this October 7th, with early live dates already announced and more to follow in the coming weeks.
See False Heads Live:
18 Sept – Ramsbottom – Ramsbottom Festival
23 Sept – Leeds – Double Denim @ Verve Bar
29 Sept – London – Water rats (Scruff of The Neck presents)
15 Oct – Manchester – Star and Garter
05 Nov – London – Water Rats (This Feeling presents)
26 Nov – Leeds – Kapooza Festival
