Scottish rock band Biffy Clyro discuss the pressures of modern life in their electrifying new single ‘Hunting Season’.
This track is the latest to be released from their upcoming album ‘Futique’, after dropping ‘A Little Love’ earlier this year, which soared to the top of the UK Official Vinyl Singles Chart in June.
Frontman Simon Neil explains the concept of the new album in a press release: “It’s an exploration of ideas, objects or relationships that exist across time – we’re never aware when we do something for the last time, and there’s a beauty and sadness within that. What will be your Futique?”
‘Hunting Season’ is a defiant response to the wave of online criticism the band has endured. The opening lines of the track echo this sentiment clearly: “Sneering at the scene from above/ ‘Cause that’s the safest distance to judge/ You think you’re so special/ Is there something I don’t know?”
In an interview with Kerrang! Neil adds: “Sometimes I go on mad internet sweeps and I’m always surprised by how confident everyone is in their opinion. The song is about: if you put your head above the parapet someone’s going to fucking shoot you down. It’s the invisible judges of your life and what you do. Everyone’s got an opinion, even your friends and family will say the wildest shit to you. People can really make you unsure of who you are with just one passing comment. So with me trying to find my fortitude again, and find the excitement of it, I needed to talk about that aspect.”
He also admits he’s guilty of partaking in the trend, saying: “I judge people, sometimes I’ll read a headline and tell someone, but I didn’t read the article and I’ve passed a supreme judgement without knowing any of the details. It’s about trying to not be that person, but of course we all fucking are.”
The release of ‘Futique’ will mark their 10th studio album, a milestone they’re celebrating with a massive UK and Ireland tour, set to take place next year.
‘Futique’ is out on 26 September. You can pre order your copy here.
