Their sound has grown too, together with their confidence, and there is no better evidence of this maturity than their latest single, a short and powerful burst of punk energy titled ‘Waste’.
A defiant retort to a judgemental attitude all too common in society, the single is reminiscent of the likes of Strange Bones or Fontaines D.C. in its treatment of vocals, with a guitar sound echoing the glories of hardcore punk and a hint of Queens of the Stone Age to round it all out.
It is undoubtedly a challenging track, the opening lyrics snarling, “You probably hate me / But what can I say / I’m a hateable guy / Who loves to play the game”. The lyrics are almost a provocation immediately at the start of the song. The sound is equally confrontational and leans heavily into hardcore, opening with a screeching guitar and thundering with high-powered drums in the terminal section. Fin Power’s breathless, spat-out vocals stand out over the guitar noise, turning the whole track into a bold declaration of pride.
It is a much more rounded, but also more aggressive voice than STONE have had in the past, and a perfect fit for the abrasiveness of a track that presents itself as completely unapologetic. ‘Waste’ is a potential anthem for those who are told that they do not fit in society.
Chiara Strazzulla
Image: ‘Waste’ Original Single Cover
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