Influenced by '90s grunge and pop elements, the break-up anthem marks the London-based punks' first new music since becoming a power trio, with bassist Mimi Jasson now also on vocals.
Recorded with award-winning producer Adrian Bushby, the euphoric track looks at the dynamics of toxic relationships and the difficulties that come with breaking away from them. Drummer Lucy Katz said:
"As Dream Nails enters its third phase as a classic power trio, it’s the perfect time to share Control with the world. Our bassist, Mimi, is now on lead vocals while continuing to bass-slay. Seeing her take vocals in her stride is genuinely inspiring and is pushing our musicianship further than we ever thought we could go. We’ve found a new energy."
"Our new track is about understanding why people might stay in an unhealthy relationship for too long," Jasson added. "The lyrics reflect ‘there’s good in bad and bad in the good’. Things are never simple; we wanted that nuance to come across."
Guitarist Anya Pearson commented: "Control is also about stepping into your power, finding the courage to leave someone trying to control you and mess with your head. It’s vulnerable, it’s brave, and it’s euphoric."
Jasson continued: "We had the pleasure of recording Control at the Marshall Studio with producer Adrian Bushby, who’s recorded with some of our heroes like the Foo Fighters and Spice Girls. We asked him to regale us with stories from the golden era recording Wannabe and Who Do You Think You Are, and then we channelled a bit of that spice into the track."
Discussing the follow-up to 2023's 'Doom Loop', Katz revealed: "We’re dotting the i’s and crossing the t’s on our third LP right now and will be heading back to the studio shortly to lay our baby down."
Alongside the new music, Dream Nails have announced an intimate London show at The Grace next Tuesday (October 8). Tickets are on sale now.
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