Regressive Left are back with ‘Bad Faith’ the first single from their forthcoming debut EP, their first new material of the year and their first since signing a record deal with Bad Vibrations.
The DFA-flavoured single features a contribution from Manchester’s experimental-pop act Mandy, Indiana – quoting French psychoanalyst Octave Mannoni’s paradoxical mechanism: “Je sais bien, mais quand même.”
In other words: “I know very well, but even so…” – and picking up the ascent exactly where earlier singles left off.
As with ‘Cream Militia,’ ‘Take the Hit’ and ‘Eternal Returns’, the Luton trio place wry social commentary and dancefloor ambition right at their front and centre.
Front-man Simon Tyrie said: “This song essentially focuses on the idea of deliberately assuming the worst of someone or something they’ve said or done.
“Social media has really amplified this trend: everyone has to have a take. So we read between the lines and make wild accusations on the faintest of evidence. “It’s something of an art, but one that I think is ultimately detrimental to society.”
‘Bad Faith’ precedes Regressive Left’s debut EP, ‘On The Wrong Side Of History’, which is set for release on July 15, via a new record label, Bad Vibrations, born from the revered live promoters of the same name. They’re the second band to sign to the label after CROWS.
And to celebrate their debut EP, which is available to pre-order, Regressive Left will be embarking on their first ever headline tour, which takes in Bedford Esquires in October, a venue which, as they’ve previously told The Lutonian, means a lot to them.
The trio, that also comprises Georgia Hardy (drums) and Will Crosby (guitar), had already chalked up up a strong live reputation, touring in support of BODEGA and Folly Group.
Catch Regressive Left live at:
MAY
14 Brighton – The Great Escape – Revenge
14 Brighton – The Alt Escape – The Hope & Ruin
15 Leeds – Brudenell Social Club
21 York – The Crescent
27 London – Wide Awake
JUNE
11 Bristol – Strange Brew
18 The Hague – Grauzone (NL)
SEP
26 Birmingham – Hare & Hounds
28 Glasgow – Hug & Pint
30 Manchester – YES
OCT
2 Bedford – Esquires
4 Brighton – Prince Albert
6 Margate – Elsewhere
Find tickets here: https://www.songkick.com/artists/10151452-regressive-left
