Gurriers

As the end of the first quarter of the 21st century inches ever closer, our planet precariously teeters from one crisis to the next. Rather than passively sit back and watch, Gurriers are launching a searing counterattack on the malaise of the modern age with a forthcoming album of raucous reflection, Come and See. Come and See explores many themes, be they the end of the world, the disenfranchised youth of Dublin, emigrant friends, the rise of the far right, desensitisation to violence, a pope struggling with belief and love amongst other things. With songs noting how modern narcissism is fuelled by an addiction to online personas (“Des Goblin”), about the disillusionment of contemporary youth (“Dipping Out”), and tongue-in-cheek anthems mourning the rise of the far right (“Approachable”), Come and See is no ordinary debut, but an exhilarating statement of intent by five people fed up with tiptoeing politely around the chaos. "It’s impossible to overstate how impressive this album is. It’s not impressive for a debut; it’s not impressive for a punk album; it’s just impressive. It’s unambiguous, it’s unapologetic, it’s quite frankly unbelievable." 5/5 Dork Magazine. Come and See is out now.