While UK unit Split Chain have been racking up millions of streams over the past year through a series of bleak-grooved, self-released singles, the rising act have now officially teamed-up with veteran punk label Epitaph Records for their next release. Better yet, the self-described “nu-gaze” group’s “(Re)-Extract” is a dark-spiraling revamp of an early hit, though it now also features grungy Canadian duo Softcult.
A press release explains that the new single is in fact a slightly reworked version of their 2023 song “Extract,” and accordingly shoves into a similar series of wavy, detuned guitar melodies and breathy, Deftones-ish vocals. Those sighs and screams on the addiction-themed piece are now complemented by extra melodies from Softcult members Phoenix and Mercedes Ann-Horn. You can see all parties bound along to the tune in the music video up above.
Split Chain collectively said of the song: “It’s so easy to get stuck in negative spirals, admitting defeat and accepting it as part of you and your personality; when in fact it is possible to find a way out.”
“(Re)-Extract” is technically the second single of Split Chain’s to be released via Epitaph, following this summer’s “Haven,” though the two parties formally announced their partnership today (September 17th). Label founder Brett Gurewitz added of the signing: “Split Chain captures the spirit of innovation with their sound, blending raw emotion and sonic textures in a way that’s fresh and powerful.”
Split Chain begin a run of European dates alongside Boston Manor and Trophy Eyes tomorrow (September 18th), and you can find their overseas schedule here.