South London based neo-rockabilly upcomers, The Sly Persuaders have announced the release of their long-awaited debut album, out via Roadkill Records on February 24.

The Sly Persuaders make raucous garage rock soaked in heavily-effected, searing guitars. Their brand of Bad Seeds’ energy meets The Gun Club’s rockabilly psychosis oozes from their singles and surf-pop beats merge with layers of gypsy-psych percussion to create something totally new.

Recorded at the Music Complex in Deptford, it was frontman Chris Blake and engineer Chris Mansell that had the tough job of capturing such a precise sound to record. The self-titled result is made up of nine gloriously produced garage-pop gems that not only convey the band’s live energy, but also refine and direct it into a concise and vital collection.

In the past year, the band have seen their upwards trajectory spike, with sell-out headline shows and a limited edition split 7” with fellow Londoners Dedwardians before signing to respected DIY label Roadkill Records. Now, with the vinyl release of their epic debut, The Slys are ready to take their rightful place as one of the UK’s finest breakout acts. And it’s about time.

The Sly Persuaders will play their official album launch with blues-rock heavyweights Saint Agnes and Bridport Dagger at Nambucca on February 24, hosted by Roadkill Records and promoters Some Weird Sin.

Pre-order The Sly Persuaders here

Following a debut single on Hot Creations, London electronic producer Mineo teams up with elusive masked grime MC CASISDEAD for double A-side ‘Do It Again’ / ‘Woodblock’ on Black Butter.

Across the two sweltering cuts, Mineo’s deftly understated production collides with hypnotic bars from CASISDEAD to incendiary effect. First track ‘Do It Again’ sees the London MC and recent Tricky collaborator laying feverish mantras with possessed purpose over Mineo’s slyly bass-heavy backdrop. This moves seamlessly into the swampy tech-garage of ‘Woodblock’, where CASISDEAD’s vocals are chopped and cut with vinyl crackles and tom drums to create a rhythm that somehow nods casually towards Masters at Work dubs from the ‘90s.

Listen to 'Do It Again' here

CASISDEAD live dates:

17.2 - Get Off, Sheffield


18.2 - Electric, Brixton (headline)