CRITCH have arrived with their debut EP ‘No Ball Games’, a raw and unfiltered expression from one of the North’s most exciting new alternative bands. The dynamic four-member band has spent the past year making waves with blistering live performances that have captivated audiences across festivals, headline gigs, and venues in two countries. Their emergence has been loud, unapologetic, and impossible to ignore.
‘No Ball Games’ springs from lived experiences, capturing real moments, late nights, and the chaos of figuring it all out. The EP sheds light on darker emotions, paired with crisp instrumentation and relentless energy. Across its five tracks, “Healing Alone”, “Animal Kingdom”, “Coffee Stain”, “Skint”, and “Punk Floyd”, the band encapsulates the restless pulse of modern life and finds beauty in its imperfections.
Frontman James Critchlow explains the journey through the EP. “This EP holds a special place in my heart, as it’s a perfect blend of our first chapter. Starting with ‘Healing Alone’, which starts dark and melodic, gradually building into a harmonic chorus and building with each verse. Meanwhile, ‘Animal Kingdom’ and ‘Coffee Stain’ are our proven catchy singalong hits, garnering the most attention previous to the release. Not to forget ‘Skint’ and ‘Punk Floyd’, which demonstrate our heavier side that is adored live.”