Crux: "Death at the Cash Machine"
Having teased the release of the EP by sharing three singles periodically, the Newcastle prog-rock quartet Crux have managed to attract radio support from the likes of Tom Robinson at BBC Radio 6 Music and Amazing Radio, whilst also receiving written praise from the likes of Hype Machine tastemakers EarToTheGround and XS Noize.
Speaking about the EP – its creation, themes, and messages – Crux reveal: “We’ve really pulled out all of the stops for this EP, worked with some great studios and producers in both London and the North East to bring out the best in our unique songwriting, and put a lot of time into the accompanying music videos.
In ‘Death at the Cash Machine’ song by song, we’ve tried to capture different aspects of the chaos and despair that penetrates modern living drawing on a number of themes, from zero hour contracts and austerity, to sexual predators and dodgy nights out. Some of the songs are particularly character-driven, with ‘Radgie Gadgie’ and ‘Incel’ both being based on real people, but also on archetypes we’re all familiar with in our day-to-day lives. .
Writing, practicing, and recording during the pandemic has not been without its challenges, however, that makes us even prouder of what we’ve been able to produce; knowing that, unfortunately, many bands haven’t remained intact during this period.”
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