HUNGRY have released their new single ‘Sick of It’.
The track is the latest single from the Manchester band as they head towards their upcoming debut EP release.
Speaking of the single, HUNGRY’s frontman Jacob Peck said: “This tune is short, snappy, and does what it says on the tin in under three minutes. Exactly how it should be.The character of in the first part of the song is a cog on the up and up through the rat race, where childlike wonderment has given way to an endless, adult nine-to-five existence. When we switch out of the character at the bridge, it’s more about us, our ambitions and ethics. We’re sick of structural career progression, capital gain and physical symbols of success as they pull us away from our passions and personal ethics. But music gives us hope of creating a more meaningful life.”
To celebrate their single release, Hungry shared with us 5 tracks that influenced ‘Sick of It’.
Warmduscher – Wild Flowers (Kit)
Along with the rest of the album, this track perfectly blends disco grooves with a post-punk grit; it’s a perfect fusion of danceable and edgy. The half-spoken, half-shouted vocals bring a certain attitude, showing how vocals can have character beyond just melody—something I really appreciate in modern post-punk. The tight bassline and punchy drums create that infectious 80’s-like rhythm, while the ever-changing instrumentation and vocals take you through a rollercoaster of emotions. 10/10!
The Streets – Turn the Page (Jacob)
This is my boxing ring walk out song. The whole current period of my life is a boxing walk out, although I’m not sure if I’m taking that heavyweight belt or getting a 1-2 to the cranium, leaving me whining on the floor and licking my wounds.
In my best live moments, I am a half-drunk mike skinner walking from the boozer onto Glastonbury main stage to mumble over garage beats. I am 46th generation roman. And after 5 years of public shame and humiliation I hope you can’t do half, and my crew is laughing at your rhubarb and custard verses.
Idles – Mr Motivator (Stan)
This tune is great. It does the most important thing that a song can do, and it does it as well as you can do. It makes you want to run around in a circle and flail your arms around. Making guttural, inhuman sounds like a chimp let out of its cage. Simple, stripped back, angry, moody. And the beefiest snare in the world comes in on the one, before the rest of the drums. I stole that for ‘Sick Of It’. And I’m proud of it. He’s the best dentist turned drummer of all time, I’d say.
Do Nothing – Lebron James (Jas)
The first, and possibly most important reason I’ve chosen this tune is the bassline. It acts as the backbone of the song, without compromising its creativity and inventiveness. It also serves as a reminder to me of one of the most important reasons we play music: community. I went to see Do Nothing with my dad a couple of years ago in London, and it remains one of the fondest memories we share, highlighting to me the power live music possesses, and the joy it can bring. Also, Mr James seems like a nice man.
Shame – The Lick (Together)
Hearing this tune age 15 would have been all of our first introductions to the left-field monologue rock we know and love today. There’s a live video somewhere of a very young Charlie Steen prowling around some London (ugh) studio that has had an undoubted impact on our live performance and vocal deliveries. The whole sound of the band here; playing all delicately, then explosive and then walking walking walking is a beautiful thing that we’d hope to emulate on a good few of our tunes. The four chord future certainly looks bright!
Listen to Hungry’s musical influences below:
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