Procuring have damaged up. The UK post-punk trio hadn’t put out an album since 2020’s All or Nothing, however confirmed the information on Instagram final week. “After 13 years, Procuring is taking our final spin by way of the aisles,” the band wrote in a publish on Friday, August 15. Immediately, they’ve additionally shared the brand new tune “White Noise,” billed as their remaining single, with an accompanying video. Watch it beneath.
Shaped in London, England in 2012, Procuring drew closely from the basic post-punk of Mo-Dettes, Gang of 4, and Delta 5. The trio of guitarist Ray Aggs, bassist Billy Easter, and drummer Andrew Milk—all former members of the band Covergirl—first gained notoriety when their 2013 debut album, Shopper Complaints, was reissued by FatCat Data in 2015.
Although they repeatedly insisted that they had been extra interested by making folks dance than providing political commentary, Procuring turned recognized for his or her portrayals of queer alienation underneath capitalism. They shared the album Why Select in 2015 and, in 2018, launched The Official Physique, which boasted a fuller sound and helped the band to achieve worldwide touring act standing. Pitchfork named each The Official Physique and All or Nothing as among the many greatest rock albums of their respective years.
“This tune and video are filled with unimaginable recollections, all made attainable by the love and help of our followers,” Procuring wrote of “White Noise” on Instagram. “You’ve got taken us far and extensive on so many adventures, and we’re actually grateful for each single second. It’s bittersweet, however principally we really feel grateful for you, our neighborhood, and for all the enjoyment and noise we’ve made collectively. See you tomorrow 🫶”
Revisit Matthew James-Wilson’s function “What It’s Prefer to Be Black in Indie Music.”
