Leeds’ Party Hardly launch rousing new anthem ‘Rats In The Kitchen’, the second track lifted from forthcoming EP ‘Modern Strife Is Snobbish’

Leeds’ Party Hardly launch rousing anthem ‘Rats in the Kitchen’

Released 11th July

Photo credit: Donald Braddock

Party Hardly – Rats in the Kitchen

“Fuzzy guitar riffs and rip-roaring choruses, marking themselves out as a highly exciting new prospect to keep an eye on” – The Line of Best Fit”Strung out and dictated by sweet-as-can-be hooks, it’s the sound of youth taking a big next step, with fear, trepidation and excitement battling it out in one beastly dance” – DIY”Off-piste slacker jams that veer between Pavement-style lyrical abstraction and PNK SLM’s woozy pop, the band have already crafted a strong local following” – Clash “90s-influenced guitar-pop brilliance” – Dork

Leeds indie outfit Party Hardly launch rousing new anthem Rats In The Kitchen, the second track lifted from forthcoming EP Modern Strife Is Snobbish, dropping later this summer. Feverishly developing their eclectic style with aggressive punk overtones, the jangly rockers continue to impress with their politically charged output, cutting through their hometown’s fierce DIY scene with aplomb and attracting praise from all corners of the online community (The Line Of Best Fit, Clash, DIY, Dork). “Rats In The Kitchen is a metaphor for the demonization of young people by the older generation”, states frontman Tom Barr. “Throughout history these views have seldom changed, with the irony being that our grandparents would have viewed our parents in exactly the same light. Also, we had rats in our kitchen this one time”. Having already supported fellow indie risers The Magic Gang and Trudy and the Romance and gained BBC 6 Music airplay (Steve Lamacq), the foursome are primed to continue their ascent with a slew of live dates in the coming months. Party Hardly’s Rats in the Kitchen is out 11th July and will be available via all digital platforms. Live Dates (message for press passes) 27th July – Hyde Park Book Club, Leeds

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