Manchester's Post-Punks The Maddocks Return With Enigmatic New Single 'If Anyone Can'
Following the release of their rousing debut single earlier this year, The Maddocks are back with their newest offering, in the form of the brooding and enigmatic ‘If Anyone Can’.
Channelling a darker, more mysterious tone than its predecessor , ‘If Anyone Can’ tells the story of confusion and blurred lines that are all too common when navigating the world of relationships. The lyrics explore the frustration felt in these situations, which the band based on their own experiences.
“’If Anyone Can’ was the first song we wrote together as The Maddocks.” the band explain. “The lyrics address those feelings of exasperation we’ve all experienced when trying to work out what to do when people don’t make their intentions clear. Ultimately, the song is about how often the best thing to do in those situations is to sack it off and let go, because nobody wants to be stuck in a cycle like that. The actual name of the song, however, is completely unrelated; it’s from the slogan of a defunct computer shop in Fallowfield. We just thought it was funny.”
Inspired by artists such as Fontaines D.C., shame and Queens of the Stone Age, ‘If Anyone Can’ showcases the Stockport quartet’s diversity of sound, with the depth of their storytelling effectively conveying the journey of being stuck in a grey area, but then stumbling upon the realisation that you’re worth more than chasing a pipe dream.
As with their debut single, the track was written, recorded and produced by the band at their Fallowfield rehearsal room and Rubber Soul Studios, Stockport, before being mastered by Geoff Pesche (Yard Act, Lily Allen, Blur) at Abbey Road Studios.
With the band having sold-out two headline shows just a year since their formation, as well as having gained seals of approval from the likes of Tim Burgess, John Kennedy (Radio X) and Shell Zenner (Amazing Radio, XS Manchester) along the way, this latest release demonstrates that if anyone can, The Maddocks can.
The Maddocks are:
George Edwards (lead vocals, lead guitar)
Siobhán Lally (bass guitar, backing vocals)
Alex Tollerfield (rhythm guitar)
Ed Gibbins (drums, backing vocals)
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