Keith Goldhanger provides more praise in the direction of Leeds band Bathing Suits who have just released a seven minute Industrial/Dance banger.
They’ve done it again then. Another new tune from Leeds outfit Bathing Suits has been set free for the world to hear and its another thrill a minute (seven to be precise) ride that matches the bands’ explosive live shows and previous tunes already available. This is a band that are now gaining momentum with every move they make as 2026 starts to take shape, festival line-ups are being discussed and more and more people are beginning to realise that Punk Rock at it’s finest has had another subtle makeover and sounds as exciting as it ever has done.
Empathy, with its Industrial dance beat, sharp vocals, shredding guitars and growling bass sits comfortably with previous releases Lousy Havoc, Relay and I Can Be A Freak. It’s bringing Punk Rock back onto the dancefloor to sit alongside Model/Actriz, SPK, P.I.L. and Crystal Castles. Noise at it’s finest, a big night out if you find yourselves in the same room and one of the most exciting bands you can still see without queuing up six months in advance to see.
Go to see them whenever you get the chance and we’ll probably see you there again.
“Always dancey. Always loud. Always sexy”, say the band
‘Bloody ace’ say us – Go and see them
Bathing Suits Live Dates 2026
25th February – The Lexington, London
8th March – The Waterfront Studios, Norwich
10th March – The Mash House, Edinburgh
23rd April – (TGE Presents) The Old Blue Last, London
14th May – The Great Escape Festival, Brighton
12th June – More Women On Stage Festival, Paris, FR
22nd August – Green Man Festival, Crickhowell
5th September – Manchester Psych Festival, Manchester
Bathing Suits are:
Freyja Blevins – Drum machine/Vocals (she/her)
George Dickinson – Guitar (he/him)
Alex Mulholland – Guitar (he/him)
Elise Hughes – Bass (she/her)
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