Scottish rockers Mogwai have been stirring up excitement with their upcoming album, "The Bad Fire," set to drop on January 24th. Sneaking in a surprise track, "Fanzine Made of Flesh," they’ve caught fans off guard. This tune, with its vocoder vocals, chiming guitar riffs, and twinkling synths, leans more into the pop realm than their legendary post-rock roots. Quite a twist, huh?
The band’s frontman, Stuart Braithwaite, paints a vivid picture: imagine Abba jamming with Swervedriver, all sprinkled with a bit of Kraftwerk’s magic. It’s a wild ride through musical genres, adding yet another layer to an album already spiced up by tracks like the soaring "Lion Rumpus" and the intense "God Gets You Back."
Check out the Agnes Haus-directed video below. It’s a quirky, pseudo-film trailer, inspired by the song’s mixed-up lyrics. Expect vague horror vibes, emotional twists, and nods to those weird ‘90s art films. Intriguing, to say the least.
