Liverpool-based quartet F.O.E.S have premiered their third single, ‘Ningyo’.

The track is named after the fish-like creature from Japanese folklore.

The single is taken from their forthcoming five-track EP titled ‘Ophir’ and set for release in February 2014.

Guitarist Joe Danher said: “Ningyo is a little removed from everything else we’ve done. There’s a lot of bittersweet in there, so we really wanted the track to be all about the bare vocal and Chris’ lyrics. It’s a step away from the usual frenetic sound of our band.”