Cracked, Loud, and Honest: The Unfiltered Confrontation of HALFHEAD

W: Mandy Morgan

HALFHEAD isn’t just a band; it’s a sonic collision. This raw, post-punk trio operates in the volatile space between noise and nuance, driven by distorted bass and primal rhythms. For HALFHEAD, music is a searing rejection of societal illusions—a direct confrontation with a world that often feels more like a façade than a reality.

When you strip away the labels, their sound is "cracked, loud, and honest." Drawing inspiration from the mundane—like staring out a bus window or walking down a busy street—they soak up every detail of the modern world. This observational grit is then funneled through the "tsunami" of the current post-punk scene, resulting in a sound that balances the high-octane energy of classic punk with the sharp social commentary of the post-punk movement.

Behind the scenes, the band’s preparation is as eclectic as their influences. A typical pre-show routine involves yoga and a chaotic playlist featuring everything from the Gipsy Kings to Bleed From Within. Their creative process is equally structured yet organic: the bassist lays down a "concrete bed" of sound, the drummer provides a crystal-clear rhythmic foundation, and the singer arrives with a library’s worth of lyrics ready to be unleashed.

This synergy is perfectly captured in their new single, "PHANTA-C." The track is a manifesto of being "severely fed up" with modern constraints and the labels forced upon us by society. Influenced by heavyweights like IDLES, Viagra Boys, and Sleaford Mods, the single promises a dose of raw chaos designed to put the world on blast.

While they may joke that their greatest weakness is their spelling, their greatest strength is a relentless commitment to their vision. By compromising and collaborating, they’ve successfully translated the complex sounds in their heads into a reality. Whether they’re waiting patiently for the right member to reveal themselves or dreaming of a bold artistic collaboration with Chappell Roan, HALFHEAD remains a force to be reckoned with—unfiltered, uncompromising, and impossible to ignore.

HALFHEAD's Top Ten Desert Island Tracks ?

1049 Gotho - IDLES