The Guest List Release New Single ‘If Ever Your Devil Is Kind’

Maisy Ogden — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 17:51:19 +0000

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.

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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!

The Guest List Announce Release of Next Single ‘If Ever Your Devil Is Kind’ July 3rd 2026

Maisy Ogden — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 22:20:27 +0000

Manchester’s rising five-piece are back with another taster off their debut album.

The Guest List have announced their next single, ‘If Ever Your Devil Is Kind’, set for release on July 3rd. The track is the latest preview of their highly anticipated debut album ‘Something Real’ which is due out on August 28th and marks another significant moment in what has been a breakout year for the Altrincham-bred indie rockers who released ‘Canada’ and ‘London’.

The song, frontman Cai Alty has explained, originated from watching a football crowd and thinking about anger that doesn’t really go anywhere anymore. They lean into the idea that even when things are fine, people can still hold onto moments and emotions. It’s the kind of deceptively observational songwriting that has become a hallmark of the band where their lyrics and narratives are rooted in an everyday images but quietly carrying something much larger underneath the surface of the track.

The track has already made a strong impression through its live performances, with its vocals drawing comparisons to Liam Gallagher while sonically landing in Irish folk sounds. The single arrives off the back of a huge few months for the group where they recently dropped their previous single ‘Something Real’, that earned national radio support from BBC Radio 1 and 6 Music. Rolling Stone UK called it “thrillingly ambitious” and “reminiscent of Humbug-era Arctic Monkeys“.

Their debut album ‘Something Real’ was recorded in Bergen, Norway with producer Matias Tellez and spans twelve tracks that dissect and transform mental health, anxiety, male suicide, domestic violence, climate collapse, and the band’s political outrages into enjoyable indie tracks.

Cai has described it as the band saying, “we’re young, we’re confused just like you, how did we get here? It’s about trying to find something meaningful in a world that often feels overwhelming”.

The band have played Glastonbury and TRNSMT last year, and supported Blossoms and Inhaler. Now they are anticipating their first biggest headline tour yet confirmed for this November, including a show at London’s Scala and appearances at Reading & Leeds, Latitude, and Tramlines.

‘If Ever Your Devil Is Kind’ drops July 3rd!

The release of ‘Something Real’ follows on August 28th!

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The Guest List Release New Single ‘If Ever Your Devil Is Kind’

The Guest List Announce Release of Next Single ‘If Ever Your Devil Is Kind’ July 3rd 2026