Buying have damaged up. The UK post-punk trio hadn’t put out an album since 2020’s All or Nothing, however confirmed the information on Instagram final week. “After 13 years, Buying is taking our final spin by the aisles,” the band wrote in a submit on Friday, August 15. Immediately, they’ve additionally shared the brand new tune “White Noise,” billed as their remaining single, with an accompanying video. Watch it beneath.
Fashioned in London, England in 2012, Buying drew closely from the traditional post-punk of Mo-Dettes, Gang of 4, and Delta 5. The trio of guitarist Ray Aggs, bassist Billy Easter, and drummer Andrew Milk—all former members of the band Covergirl—first gained notoriety when their 2013 debut album, Client Complaints, was reissued by FatCat Information in 2015.
Although they repeatedly insisted that they had been extra focused on making folks dance than providing political commentary, Buying grew to become recognized for his or her portrayals of queer alienation beneath capitalism. They shared the album Why Select in 2015 and, in 2018, launched The Official Physique, which boasted a fuller sound and helped the band to achieve worldwide touring act standing. Pitchfork named each The Official Physique and All or Nothing as among the many finest rock albums of their respective years.
“This tune and video are stuffed with unbelievable reminiscences, all made doable by the love and assist of our followers,” Buying wrote of “White Noise” on Instagram. “You have taken us far and vast on so many adventures, and we’re really grateful for each single second. It’s bittersweet, however principally we really feel grateful for you, our neighborhood, and for all the enjoyment and noise we’ve made collectively. See you tomorrow 🫶”
Revisit Matthew James-Wilson’s function “What It’s Wish to Be Black in Indie Music.”
