Roses in December’s “Divided and Conquered” Is Punk fury at its finest - Interview
Roses in December return with “Divided and Conquered,” a blistering EP that positions the Newcastle-based band at the forefront of UK rock with an unflinching political edge. Clocking in at just 21 minutes across five tracks, the collection packs a relentless punch, pairing distortion, massive riffs, and powerhouse vocals to create a sonic statement that is quite urgent. This is punk not for nostalgia’s sake, but as a call to attention.
Recorded inside the walls of Blank Studios with Sam Grant of Pigs x7 handling production, the EP feels meticulously chaotic. Grant’s touch is evident in the razor-sharp clarity of each instrument, allowing the fury to hit hard without losing sonic definition. Every riff, every drum fill is angled to provoke, every vocal surge carries both melody and menace. In our recent interview, they revealed that the sessions were built around harnessing “chaos as a weapon,” a philosophy that translates seamlessly to the listener.
Thematically, “Divided and Conquered” is a searing social commentary. The band leans into political satire with intelligence and wit, skewering hollow symbols and societal failures alike. In our chat, ultimately the lyricism is an effort to confront the injustices and frustrations of modern life without succumbing to cynicism. That tension between rage and reflection is what makes the EP so damn good. The music mirrors the message, escalating and erupting from track to track.
“Divided and Conquered” proves that Roses in December are more than just another punk band, they are a statement. With explosive production, lyrical intelligence, and an unwavering sense of purpose, the EP captures the anger, energy, and vibrancy of a band fully in command of its voice.
As they hinted in our interview, this is only the beginning, the band is already plotting more that we know will push those boundaries further, both politically and stylistically. We urge everyone out there to not only enjoy our conversation, but to listen loud, follow along, and of course to stay tuned for the latest!
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