HAVING wasted no time in making themselves known with the release of one formidable track after another since early 2019, The Roly Mo are topping off a prolific couple of years with the announcement of their debut EP ‘TRM’ on 11th September via 7 West Music. Set to feature a mix of material both old and new, the six-track EP is today being previewed with the release of ‘Control Yourself’ – a song that transforms self-pity and ‘the fear’ into a big indie singalong.
Much like the tracks that have come before it, ‘Control Yourself’ is a surging indie-rock anthem with catchy riffs, Strokes-esque guitar lines and anthemic choruses, only this time emboldened by the heartfelt sincerity in Joe Morton’s delivery.Known for their illustrious storytelling, whether crafting fictional characters or delving into the personal, ‘Control Yourself’ falls into the latter category as the frontman turns the aftermath of a night out into a moment of self-reflection – one that finds solace in upbeat guitars and catchy melodies. He says “it’s a personal favourite of mine as I feel I’ve given myself the best advice I could receive but never seem to put into practice”.
Fusing classic indie tropes with a punk-fuelled frustration, The Roly Mo have long been preceded by their formidable live reputation but this new EP signals their biggest and most emphatic statement to date. Bassist Andrew Noble says “To us, ‘T.R.M’ is our way of expressing thoughts on our day to day life, from feelings of lust, loss and addictions – this is us, young and reckless”.
‘TRM’ arrives on 11th September on 7 West Music.
