TV Priest

TV Priest emerged in 2019 as a central figure in the UK's 'crank wave' or 'post-punk revival' scene, alongside peers like IDLES and Shame. Formed by childhood friends who reunited after pursuing corporate careers, the band brings a unique 'exhausted' perspective to the genre, focusing on the mundanity and anxiety of adult life rather than youthful rebellion.

Their sound is characterized by Nic Bueth's prominent, driving basslines and Charlie Drinkwater's baritone spoken-word delivery, which often draws comparisons to Mark E. Smith or Joe Casey. Despite playing only one live show before the COVID-19 pandemic, they secured a deal with Sub Pop, a testament to the strength of their early singles like 'House of York'. Their evolution from the aggressive, outward-looking social critique of 'Uppers' to the more vulnerable, internal reflections of 'My Other People' shows a band willing to deconstruct the very anger that initially defined them. They are critically regarded for their ability to blend noise-rock textures with surprisingly hooky, motorik-driven structures.