THISTLE. 

sign to REX RECS & share new single 'tied'

Out Nov 19th ahead of Humour UK tour support

Listen HERE 

thistle. - 'tied' (single)https://rexrecs.lnk.to/thistle-tied

“thistle. haven’t yet released an album, but ‘it’s nice to see you, stranger’ makes me want one” Stereogum

“Lo-fi noise-rock for the emotionally fried” Dork

“A river of sludge oozing out of your speakers” Clash

“A heady mix of shoegaze, indie rock and hardcore that combines to incredible effect” Rolling Stone UK

Alt-rock risers thistle. sign to REX RECS (ugly ozo) & share new single ‘tied’, out today (November 19th).

Partnering with the new indie label founded by producer, writer and musician Macks Faulkron, of REX Studio, ‘tied’ marks the band’s first material since the release of acclaimed debut EP ‘it’s nice to see you, stranger’ in July. Having firmly established themselves as one of the most promising and bold voices in the UK alternative scene, thistle.’s hard-hitting songs explore themes of isolation, the trials of adulthood and ennui.

Drawing acclaim throughout the press landscape on both sides of the Atlantic (Stereogum, Dork, Clash, The Line Of Best Fit, Rolling Stone UK, So Young), as well as countless spins on the BBC Radio 1, BBC 6 Music and Radio X airwaves from the likes of Steve Lamacq, Deb Grant and Nathan Shepherd, the trio’s lo-fi, introspective yet hardcore sound is gaining considerable fanfare in all areas.

Primed to support Humour on their November UK tour, the group’s raw energy and DIY ethos have seen them lay waste to stages across the UK and Europe, with dates ticked off alongside acts including Westside Cowboy, Upchuck, Witch Post, Cryogeyser and Man/Woman/Chainsaw. The three-piece are also set to announce further 2026 live shows and festival appearances imminently.

Detailing their new track, the group revealed: “'tied' is a tribute to the emotional hardcore bands that we grew up on. The lyrics explore the relentless grind of 9-5 work. It flips between optimism and a feeling of defeat... something we're always looking for in our music”.

thistle.’s ‘tied’ is out now via REX RECS and available on all digital platforms.

thistle. is

Cameron Godrey (guitar/lead vocals),

Carey Judwyn Rushton (bass / vocals),

Lewis O’Grady (drums)

thistle.

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Live Dates

23rd Nov - Bodega, Nottingham*

25th Nov - Dead Wax, Birmingham*

27th Nov - Crawford Arms, Milton Keynes*

29th Nov - Bear Cave, Bournemouth*

30th Nov - Cavern Club, Exeter*

2nd Dec - Clwb lfor Bach, Cardiff*

3rd Dec - Exchange, Bristol*

17th Dec - The Lexington, London

26th Jan - Sunflower Lounge, Birmingham

28th Jan - The Lodge, Manchester

29th Jan - Oporto, Leeds

30th Jan - Zerox, Newcastle

31st Jan - Mash House, Edinburgh

1st Feb - Voodoo Daddy’s, Norwich

28th Mar - Ritual Union Festival, Bristol

11th July - 2000 Trees Festival

*supporting Humour