NEW SINGLE ''WHITE SAND'' OUT NOW

W: Peter James May

Cardiff’s Guilty Party has masterfully bridged the gap between the jagged energy of indie sleaze and the melodic grit of grunge pop. Their early trajectory was marked by a polished, high-octane sound crafted alongside producer Gethin Pearson, yielding hits like "Lemonade"—which famously soundtracked the 6 Nations at Cardiff Stadium—and "Unwound." However, the band has recently evolved toward a raw, more visceral aesthetic. From the BBC 6 Music-vetted "Where Do We Go From Here" to the millennium-inspired acoustic warmth of their 2025 A-List single "Little More Time," the group has proven they can navigate both stadium-sized anthems and intimate, radio-ready ballads with equal finesse.

Their latest release, "White Sands," strips away the artifice to reveal a crispy, lo-fi surf rock gem that feels refreshingly human. Recorded live to capture the spontaneous chemistry of the room, the track pits wistful vocals against fuzzy guitars and driving drums to tackle the "mundanity of modern life." By embracing a "less is more" philosophy and leaning into their scrappy, honest influences, Guilty Party has created a track that feels like a defiant peek behind the grey curtain. It is a sonically sun-drenched rebellion against regularity, proving that sometimes the most profound statements are made when you simply let it all hang out.