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Riskee & The Ridicule have released their new single Backwords 2. It is one of three tracks that the band were able to record prior to the lockdown in 2020.
“Backwords 2 is a song about the influence of the media on the general public, how they can be so easily swayed by spun truths and false words,” explains frontman Scott Picking. “The close-minded approach to the world we live in has to be torn up. It’s less like a sequel to “Backwords” and more like a progression. We’re a different band who have got better at what we do, this felt like a way to showcase that with different dynamics and new wordplay. Right now, it’s a frustrating and limiting time to be in a band: travel restrictions from the mess that is Brexit still loom, too many venues are suffering or closing down, and we miss playing live. ‘Backwords 2’ put those feelings into a direct song.”
The track follows the release of Blue Jacket and a cover of Lana Del Rey‘s 2013 hit Young and Beautiful. Their new track links to Backwords, which features on their 2017 album Blame Culture.
Like what you hear? You can stream and download Backwords 2 from HERE.
Riskee & The Ridicule will be performing live later this year at the following dates:
June 2021
Fri 25th – SALISBURY- The Winchester Gate
Sat 26th – LONDON – Powerhaus
September 2021
Sat 4th – IPSWICH – Alt all dayer
Sun 26th – BRISTOL – Attitude Festival
October 2021
Sat 30th – RAMSGATE – Music Hall
November 2021
Sat 6th – LONDON – Club Kolis
Fri 19th – BRIGHTON – Patterns
Sat 20th – SOUTHAMPTON – The Hobbit
