In fairly typical fashion, the Swedish punk thumpers have done it again with their new single “Troglodyte”. This release is the latest example of what’s to be expected from their upcoming record Cave World, having recently teased fans with the hair-raising slapper, “Ain’t No Thief”.
The song takes aim at the growingly embittered, gun-toting male hordes who spend perhaps a little too much time on the right-wing forums, and less time out and about in reality.
With some exciting new electronic flavours thrown in the mix, the point-blank blasts of punchy basslines and the haggard vocal groans from singer Sebastian Murphy make this band the best example of giving people what they want! Their consistency in providing such satisfying hits is maybe unparalleled.
As stated in a press release, “Troglodyte” is an; “exploration into the chaos and confusion of current events through the comparison of modern man with troglodytes (I.E. cave dwellers)”.
As Viagra Boy’s chief crooner and lyricist, Murphy opened up about his thoughts on the world and humankind, stating; “People look down at apes as primitive life forms, but we’re just this horrible, lazy society killing each other and starting wars, while they’re able to love and feel. Does that make them the true ape or us?” Food for thought indeed.
Have a listen to “Troglodyte” in the video down below:
Cave World will follow their vastly successful Welfare Jazz LP and was produced by Pelle Gunnerfelt and DJ Haydn. It’s due to be released on the 8th of July 2022 via Year0001. To pre-order the album (along with a plethora of merch and paraphernalia for all you young devotees) you can follow the link to their official store here.
The band are currently touring the UK and Europe and will embark on a voyage out to the US with the Londoners, Shame. Before returning to the UK in the bright new dawn of 2023. Tickets for these gigs can be purchased here.
To see if the Viagra Boys are coming to a town near you, check out the list of dates within the UK and Ireland down below:
Tour Dates:
12/05/2022- SWX- Bristol, UK
13/05- The Academy- Middle Abbey Street- Dublin, IE
14/05- The Foundry Sheffield- Sheffield, UK
18/08- Bredon Beacons- Newport, UK
20/01/2023- Rock City- Nottingham, UK
21/01- Barrowland Ballroom- Glasgow, UK
23/01- 3Olympia Theatre- Dublin, IE
24/01- The Great Hall- Cardiff University- Cardiff, UK
25/01- O2 Academy Brixton- London, UK
