The breakthrough of unjust societal barriers shivers through this latest track from Manchester post-punk-outfit Martial Arts.
In the form of a rallying cry, here’s one for those who see a visit to a smash room in their immediate future. With anger and frustration served up on a platter, Martial Arts deliver a whole new meaning to having steam come out of from your ears.
Flipping their lid at those who set conforming tones, ‘Triumph’ is an ode to the misfits and the estranged from society. Challenging leadership and authority with unpredictable hits and breaks, the demanding structure of the track gives listeners a new direction to follow as the band themselves try to keep their heads above water, navigating the value of every day as a young person. It’s raw, personal and considered.
Speaking on the track, lead singer Jim Marson says, “‘Triumph’ is a rallying cry for anyone who feels stifled by societal pressures. It’s an exploration of the tension between personal desires and the pressures of society. Societal norms can suffocate the younger generation, many of whom can feel out of place in a world that demands conformity. It questions the true cost of such conformity to our own potential and values.”
Photo by Gary Conway
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