‘They’ve Always Lived In The Castle’ Is The Latest Single From Local Rockers alt.
The track follows their most recent single, ‘Sucker Punch’.
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Returning at the start of the month with post hardcore anthem ‘Sucker Punch’, Adelaide rockers alt. have shared their latest sonic blast, ‘They’ve Always Lived In The Castle’.
Out now via Resist Records (AU) and SharpTone Records (ROW), the track is a booming nu metal meets hardcore punch to the gut featuring a scream that’ll give you chills. There’s even a hint of The Pump Panel’s Reconstruction Mix of New Order’s ‘Confusion’ that appears in the opening “Blood Rave” scene of the iconic 1998 vampire flick Blade mid-song.
Produced, mixed and mastered by Callan Orr (Dream On Dreamer, Hands Like Houses), ‘They’ve Always Lived In The Castle’ is arguably one of alt.’s most fiery tracks exloring ideas of systemic control, imbalance of power and the boiling point that follows suppression.
“‘They've Always Lived In The Castle’ confronts a world where power has always protected itself," says the band. “Where the wealthy remain untouched, and those at the top tighten their grip while the rest are left behind. The song channels a moment when people decide they’ve had enough and rise to reclaim their lives.”
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Coming together in 2019, alt. comprises vocalist Daniel Cullen-Richards, guitarists Daniel Wells-Smith and Simon Aistrope, bassist Oscar Harding and drummer James Mullins.
Dropping their debut EP, dysfunctional, in 2020, the quintet soon found themselves signing with Resist Records and SharpTone Records in 2022 and releasing their debut album ABEYANCE a year later.
Featuring guest collaborations from Jack Bergin, Marcus Bridge and Landon Tewers, the record was a minor hit and includes the single ‘Conversations That Hurt’.
alt. have gone on to work with Trenton Woodley, Jimmy Alexander, Luke McKenzie, Zach Britt and Chris Lalic, share the stage with the likes of Don Broco, Enter Shikari, Saosin, Dayseeker, Karnivool, Cog and Windwaker and perform at festivals such as Froth and Fury Fest and Unify Off the Record.
‘They’ve Always Lived In The Castle’ by alt. is out now via Resist Records and SharpTone Records. Listen here.
