The Banshees create a swirling fusion of Britpop and post-punk

Indie rockers The Banshees released their first single to the year ‘It’s Alright’ at the beginning of last months and it’s a pure rock anthem that would give Britpop a run for its money.

Comprised of Vinny Pereira (vocals, guitar), Paul Holligan (guitar), Stephen Jefferies (bass) and James Reis (drums), the quartet bring to mind the soaring choruses of Oasis along with the dark energy of everyone from Echo and the Bunnymen to The Teardrop Explodes, they write songs that, quite frankly, will stick in your head for days.

The new single, ‘It’s Alright’, was inspired by people in their lives who think they know you but at the same time, they just can’t work you out. They wait until the most creative moments to get in your head and make you second-guess what it is you are doing.

“Not to mention – they have the worst sense of timing,” adds the band. “We all have those people we love or care about in our lives. How can we have it all without sacrificing or hurting others in the process? We figure it out and make it all happen – so, It’s Alright.”

The Banshees sound is filled with soul, hope, grit and the belief that better things are yet to come. There is an upcoming EP titled Tell Me Everything on the way so keep an eye out for that!

Listen to ‘It’s Alight’ below and leave your ICM Rating out of 10.