The Snuts – ‘Deep Diving’
Finding catharsis in disco-pop: The Snuts’ latest offering ‘Deep Diving’ sees the Scottish stars at their best.
Arriving via their newly self-created label, The Snuts have just announced their third studio album ‘Millennials’, due February 23rd. Excitement for the 10-track record has been steadily brewing since the band shared its vibrant opening track ‘Gloria’ in June. Sun-drenched ‘Dreams’ and defiantly escapist ‘NCP’ shortly followed, and now, the band have just unveiled the fourth track from the record.
Amidst a landscape of colourful beats and rhythmic drum kicks, Jack Cochrane’s raspy leading vocals wrestle with stark realities. “I had a premonition / Sitting drinking in the kitchen” he lays out in the opening line. Entirely unfiltered, the track offers three minutes of honest introspection. "’Deep Diving’ is a raw exploration of our mortality, the ticking clock of our lives and the consequences of being caught in the maze of one's own mind” Cochrane explains.
Moving slightly away from their usual guitar-heavy approach, an infectious disco-infused hook takes precedence during the anthemic chorus. A vibrant explosion of sound, echoing harmonies and electric melodies add to the sense of euphoria. Bursting with danceable energy, it’s a track that is bound to be well-received by a live crowd.
Crooning riffs and a plucky bassline - while understated, for the most part - remain a persistent driving force throughout. Leading the mellow verses and acting as a bridge to the pre-chorus, the band’s indie rock staples neatly intertwine the different aspects of the track.
‘Deep Dive’ continues a new era for The Snuts, after breaking away from their long-time record label. Their newfound independence has already got off to a blazing start, with this past summer seeing the band headline their biggest Scottish shows to date at Glasgow’s SWG3, alongside lighting up the main stage at Reading and Leeds.
With three chart-topping albums already to their name, expectations for the forthcoming body of work are undoubtedly high, but if this single is anything to go by – it looks like fans won’t be disappointed.
Words by Emily Savage
