Former Bloc Social gathering bassist Gordon Moakes’ new band The None announce new ‘Care’ EP with raucous single ‘On Computerized’
Gordon Moakes – the previous bassist of Bloc Social gathering – has shaped a brand new band, The None, and introduced their new EP ‘Care’.
Comprised of Moakes, vocalist Kai Whyte (Blue Ruth, Youth Man), guitarist Jim Beck (Cassels) and drummer Chris Francombe (Frauds), the band have additionally shared the EP’s lead single ‘On Computerized’, a raucous and rowdy observe that incorporates a clanky guitar riff, pounding drums and a deep bass line. Paired with Whyte’s distinct and edgy vocals, the observe feels each enjoyable and uneasy. You’ll be able to hearken to the tune on the band’s Bandcamp web page here.
Talking concerning the creation of the tune in a press launch, the band shared: “There was some uncertainty once we began scripting this one. We thought the principle riff may be a bit too ‘jock-rock’. Fortunately Gordon and Chris got here up with some attention-grabbing elements which modified the texture and helped construct rigidity. As soon as Kai added their vocals it rapidly grew to become considered one of our favourites to play dwell”.
‘Care’ is about for launch on February 14 and will be pre-ordered here. It follows their debut EP ‘Matter’ which was launched final summer time. Talking concerning the creation of ‘Care’ which was recorded totally dwell, Beck mentioned: “I feel we’d solely executed round three or 4 practices with Kai [vocals] once we recorded the primary EP. It was fairly seat-of-the-pants stuff. This time we had a a lot clearer concept of who we’re as a band, and the way we wished every part to sound.”
The None are additionally set to embark on a 2025 UK tour later this week. Try the complete listing of dates under and go to here to buy tickets.
The None ‘Care’ EP tracklist is:
1. My Folks
2. Meeting
3. Rusty Roads
4. On Computerized
The None 2025 UK tour dates are:
JANUARY
11 – Electrical Ballroom, London (w. The Jesus Lizard)
FEBRUARY
14 – Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff
15 – The place Else?, Margate
16 – Prince Albert, Brighton
18 – YES (Basement), Manchester
19 – Brudenell Social Membership, Leeds
20 – The Hug & Pint, Glasgow
21 – Zerox, Newcastle
MARCH
29 – Oslo, London
MAY
24 – Portals Competition, EartH, London
25 – Bearded Idea Competition, Catton Park, Derbyshire
JULY
25 – Deer Shed Competition, Thirsk, Yorkshire
Moakes joined Bloc Social gathering after responding to an advert positioned in NME by frontman Kele Okereke and guitarist Russell Lissack, who have been looking for a bassist. He was a part of the band till his departure in 2015. He then joined the band Younger Legionnaire, whose most up-to-date launch was their second album, 2016’s ‘Zero Worship’.
Again in 2015, Okereke opened up on the band’s line-up modifications, sharing: “I can inform you it was about somebody doing cocaine and somebody not being into it. That’s all I’m gonna say.”
He continued: “Folks assume bands breaking apart is horny however typically it’s tremendous mundane, like not flushing the bathroom or washing up. It’s typically not concerning the flashpoints however deep-seated points.”
Final yr, former Bloc Social gathering drummer Matt Tong opened up about his departure from the band and known as the frontman “an insurmountable impediment”.
The drummer appeared on the 22 Grand Pod and addressed his 2013 exit from the band when he “stop mid-tour”. “It’s come to my consideration very not too long ago that, you understand, lots of people even have inferred that possibly I had a drug drawback. Which I didn’t, in any respect,” he clarified.
Tong alluded to being able to exit the band earlier than the album cycle ended: “I’m good, that is it,” he recalled considering. “I’m effective. I don’t assume there’s anything I can achieve, actually, from being on this band. I actually felt when it comes to being a musician, I wasn’t actually capable of supply a lot else.”