Gilla Band is back with a bang – or should we say, a crash – as they unveil the abrasive new single 'Placeholder', a track that'll leave you gasping for air. The Irish post-punk outfit has been building up a reputation for pushing boundaries and combining elements of post-punk, noise-rock, and industrial music into something truly unique.
The sonic onslaught that is 'Placeholder' is not for the faint-hearted. It's an ear-shattering, head-banging track that delves into themes of anxiety and nostalgia with unflinching honesty. According to Dara Kiely, the band's singer, this song is a deeply personal exploration of his own mental health behaviours – think childhood memories and intrusive thoughts colliding in a maelstrom of sound.