Split Chain‘s string of singles continues with today’s debut of “Descend“. The nü-gaze outfit ‘s vocalist Bert Martinez had the following to say of this newly shared cut:
“‘Descend‘ is a full circle story told from the point of view of someone growing up in a toxic household. It tells of how it feels to be pushed down and made to feel like the problem, on enduring personal suffering for others to strive. When you’re living through that, there can be a feeling of never-ending. But though the memories and impact can stay with you, there is always a way out.”
Guitarist Jake Reid added:
“I’d had a period of intense writers block and I was feeling a bunch of pressure, which led to me being stuck in an anxiety loop. It built up and up until the instrumental for ‘Descend’ just came like a eureka moment – a massive cathartic release.”
The group have also newly lined up some dates with GEL for what will serve as their first full UK tour, as well as their first time in Europe. Here’s what Split Chain have on deck:
With Superheaven & Higher Power:
05/16 London, UK – Islington Assembly Hall
05/17 Leeds, UK – Project House
05/18 Glasgow, UK – Stereo
05/19 Bristol, UK – Marble Factory
With GEL:
06/02 Southampton, UK – Joiners
06/03 Oxford, UK – The Bullingdon
06/04 Exeter, UK – Cavern
06/05 Guildford, UK – Boileroom
06/12 Manchester, UK – The Star And Garter
06/14 Leeds, UK – Brudenell Social Club
06/17 London, UK – The Garage
06/18 Brighton, UK – Green Door Store
06/19 Bristol, UK – Exchange
07/01 Cologne, GER – MTC Club
07/02 Wiesbaden, GER – Kesselhaus
07/03 Hamburg, GER – Headcrash
Split Chain:
06/30 Manchester, UK – Outbreak Festival
07/13 Cheltenham, UK – 2000 Trees Festival
08/31 Torquay, UK – Burn It Down Festival
09/07 Liverpool, UK – No Play Festival
