Pupil Slicer Unleashes “Trans Inclusive Radical Hatred” with Explosive New Singles “Heather” & “Black Scrawl”
Pupil Slicer, the British mathcore powerhouse, is back and more visceral than ever! After the acclaimed release of their album Blossom, the band has returned with a double single, "Heather/Black Scrawl," a sonic explosion drawing from profoundly personal experiences.
Described by the band as their "most confident, aggressive, and emotionally charged music to date," these tracks offer a first taste of Pupil Slicer's recent creative endeavors. Vocalist Kate Davies bravely delves into her experiences as a non-binary, autistic individual, lending unprecedented depth and authenticity to the music.
"These tracks explore both my own experiences as a non-binary autistic person, as well as the more generalized treatment of many kinds of minorities as a whole," Davies explains. "In 'Heather', the unique experience of your existence being used as a political tool and your rights cast aside for the goals of others, whilst 'Black Scrawl' deals more with the self-destructive elements of trying to just keep yourself together and overcome the sorrow that comes with such an immense amount of hatred that you will never be able to escape, let alone dealing with your own self doubts and flaws as a person."
Davies makes Pupil Slicer's stance unequivocally clear: "I'm really happy to be writing more from my heart on this new material and I don't want anyone mistaking what PUPIL SLICER stands for – this is Trans Inclusive Radical Hatred."
Recorded with Joe Clayton at No Studio, both "Heather" and "Black Scrawl" build upon their previous album exploring the depths creative apex. Band member Davies touted the collaborative effort by which the band penned the songs. "This is the most collaborative effort we’ve had as a band. Every one of us – myself, Josh (drums), and Luke Booth (bass/vox), who joined us for the first time – poured our hearts into this. Each of us contributed to crafting the strongest vision and the best music possible for the new era of Pupil Slicer."
The new A-side, “Heather,” showcases the accessibility hidden within the wall of sound while “Black Scrawl” demonstrates complexity pushing boundaries further than ever, resulting in their most caustic and abrasive production to date.
UK fans can catch Pupil Slicer live:
w/ Tayne
15/05 – Milton Keynes, Craufurd Arms
16/05 – Huddersfield, Parish Dive Bar
17/05 – Cardiff, Clwb Ifor Bach
w/ LLNN
25/11 – Bristol, The Exchange
26/11 – Nottingham, The Bodega
27/11 – Manchester, Rebellion
28/11 – Glasgow, Slay
29/11 – Leeds, Brudenell Social Club
30/11 – London, The Underworld
"Heather/Black Scrawl represents the band’s creative apex." This release marks a bold step forward for Pupil Slicer, solidifying their place as innovators in the mathcore scene. What do you think of Pupil Slicer's new direction? Let us know in the comments below!