London-based alt-rockers Giant Sky will be releasing their debut album, Not Today on the 25th of June via Bloody Sunset Records. The album follows the release of ‘Human’ which was accompanied by a live video, ‘Change’ and ‘Snow’, as well as ‘Rust’. For the old-school rockers, Not Today will also be released on limited edition vinyl. The quartet has been supported by tastemaker publications CLASH Magazine and Atwood Magazine as well as the National UK station Planet Rock/ Kerrang!’s Wyatt on The New Rock Show.
LISTEN: Giant Sky – ‘Not Today’ album
Forming in 2019, the band had to quickly evolve their methods of creation as they’ve spent most of their time apart due to lockdown. However, a common love of Jimmy Eat World, Pixies, Biffy Clyro and Tegan and Sarah would bring them together and influence their creative style. Even with these old school inspirations, Not Today can be compared to the likes of Wolf Alice, Cranberries and Soccer Mommy. Comprised of Jon Hatch on bass and Toby Mcfee on drums (who grew up next door to each other in Wiltshire), the band also boasts Jay Amesbury on guitar (from Leicester) and Olivia Bond on vocals (who grew up in Cambridge, New Zealand). While most of the band are based in London, Jay who “lives in deepest, darkest Somerset”, provides the exception.
Raw and guttural, with homage paid to all trail-blazing female rock vocalists, Giant Sky have launched themselves into the grungy world of rock n roll with their debut album. Not Today is a testament to the undying protest nature of the scene, rolling between political statements, fighting against unadulterated hate and proudly claiming its own space in the trade. ‘Home’ provides a reprise from the metaphorical noise, an opening embrace that welcomes you into its unjudging folds and gently craddles you in Olivia Bond’s complex vocals.
Giant Sky tell us about the inspiration for and creation of the album: “Most of these songs we wrote in lockdown, and we think it captures the emotions that many people were going through. Anger at the government, sorrow for the unfathomable amount of death and sickness happening, frustration and, ultimately, love and support. This album is a microcosm for the moment, whilst being relevant to the alienation many feel outside of the moment.”
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