The Guest List are back with a new track, titled ‘If Ever Your Devil Is Kind’. The single dropped this week and has already got fans talking, after many took to social media to express their excitement. The track is taken from their forthcoming debut album ‘Something Real’ – out August 28th. The band have also released an accompanying music video that has been teased, with frontman, Cai Alty, taking charge of lip syncing in front of a muted room in clips.
View this post on Instagram
The song leans into moodier territory than some of the band’s earlier work such as ‘Canada’ and ‘She’s Not Around’. There’s a slow build in the verses, plenty of space in the mix, and a chorus that hits harder the more you listen to it. It’s the kind of track that rewards a second and third play rather than giving everything away on the first listen, particularly because of the small teasers that the band has been releasing from the track for past weeks.
Lyrically, the song digs into the messier side of relationships that explores the push and pull between wanting someone close and knowing they’re not always good for you. The title itself hints at that tension, the idea that even something harmful can feel comforting if it shows up in the right moment. It’s not a new theme in music, but The Guest List handle it with more restraint than most, letting the instrumentation do a lot of emotional lifting but also the lyrics forming a shape of what they want to say.
Production-wise, the track feels warmer and less polished than some of the band’s recent releases, which suits the subject matter. There’s a rawness to the guitar tone and a looseness to the drums that makes it feel like it was recorded in one take.
Speaking about the release, the band said they wanted this one to feel honest rather than perfect, and that comes through. The band have also just completed a few of their anticipated summer shows such as Neighbourhood Weekender and The Isle Of Wight Festival, meaning the release of their album in late August will only amplify their next live shows. This includes their headline tour that starts in October 2026, that will showcase ‘Something Real’.
‘If Ever Your Devil Is Kind’ is available now on all streaming platforms!
