GANS released new single I THINK I LIKE YOU this week (5th March).
Produced by Ross Orton (Arctic Monkeys, Yard Act, M.I.A.) GANS new track is hard hitting, delving into the issues of body dysmorphia and its effect on relationships.
Sound wise I feel like it’s Royal Blood meets Beastie Boys meets Amyl and the Sniffers. It’s big and bold, but definitely more stripped back than some of GANS previous releases, which helps to convey the vulnerability of song’s subject matter. There are fast drums and rocky guitars but also a funky undertone. It’s a prime example of how to make a loud, impactful record without making it noisy.
About GANS
GANS are a 2 piece from Birmingham, England – Euan Woodman – drums/vocals and Tom Rhodes – bass/vocals. The band emerged in late 2023 over a shared love of noise, literature and late night shebeens. GANS write music about love and hate and I THINK I LIKE YOU is their 7th release in the past 15 months. Other releases include DIRTY COWBOY (July 2024) and WHAT YOU MEAN (December 2023).
On tour
Last month GANS toured with The Libertines (Europe) and Hamish Hawk (UK) and over the next few months will be touring the U.K. with the Something Else Tour along with shows with Pete Doherty, Big Special and a performance at the Great Escape in Brighton in May. Full list of tour dates below.
And keep up with all their updates here (Insta).
MARCH
13th BIRMINGHAM, XOYO (w Peter Doherty)
14th OLDHAM, WHITTLES (w Peter Doherty)
16th BRISTOL, TRINITY CENTRE (w Peter Doherty)
17th LONDON, NEW CROSS INN (w Peter Doherty)
20th BIRMINGHAM, ACADEMY 2 (w Anthony Szmierek)
27th BIRMINGHAM, HARE & HOUNDS (w Big Special)
29th LONDON, KENTISH TOWN FORUM (w Big Special)
APRIL
1st CARLISLE, THE BRICKYARD
2nd GLASGOW, KING TUTS
8th YORK, FULFORD ARMS
9th HUDDERSFIELD, PARISH
11th NORTH SHIELDS, THE ENGINE ROOM
17th MARGATE, JUSTINES
19th STOCKTON CALLING
20th BEDFORD, ESQUIRES (Big Day Out curated by Big Special)
22nd LEICESTER , THE BIG DIFFERENCE
23rd OXFORD, JERICHO TAVERN
25th CHELTENHAM, THE FROG & FIDDLE
26th NANTWICH, GRANARY ARTS CAFÉ
27th HULL, THE NEW ADELPHI
30th CARDIFF, CLWB IFOR BACH
MAY
1st SWANSEA, THE BUNKHOUSE
2nd FROME, THE TREEHOUSE
3rd SOUTHAMPTON, WANDERLUST FESTIVAL
14th BRIGHTON, STRAP ORIGINALS at THE GREAT ESCAPE
16th LEEDS , IRISH CENTRE (w Adult DVD)
17th SHEFFIELD, GET TOGETHER FESTIVAL