Posted by Manchester-based four-piece Malcom have officially unveiled their latest EP, ‘Step Out Of The Light’. The band has quickly become a notable fixture within the city’s vibrant music scene, carving out a space for themselves by blending gritty Alternative Rock sensibilities with a unique, modern twist.
Known for their intense live performances, the band recently captivated audiences at Brighton’s renowned new music showcase, The Great Escape. The group is fronted by Belfast-born vocalist Caz Donaghy, who is joined by twin brothers Evan and Max Morgan on guitars, and drummer Alfie Summersgill.
Tipped by BBC Introducing, the new EP was recorded over a two-week period in a subterranean studio in Central Manchester. Working alongside producer David Radahd-Jones, the band sought to isolate themselves from external pressures to focus entirely on their creative output. The result is a collection of tracks that feel both striking and dynamic, featuring standout cuts such as ‘Hard Working Blues’, ‘God Ain’t Gonna Forgive Me’, ‘Running’, and ‘Silver Tongues’.
Reflecting on the project, the band shared: “The EP was recorded in about two weeks in an underground studio in the centre of Manchester, where we could really escape from reality and focus on writing and recording our songs. This EP, as the title ‘Step Out Of The Light’ suggests, is about finding our own sound and coming forward with something that is truly us! Not just following the trends.”
They added, “With nods to bands we love littered throughout like The Black Keys, Dr Feelgood and The Killers, we feel it stays original through elements like the raucous harmonica and unique guitar tones cutting through.”
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