Linkwells are not slowing down. The Malvern four-piece have released “Can’t Chase Yesterday” today on Flip Flop Records, an uplifting, melody-driven indie rock anthem about releasing the past and meeting the present head-on. The accompanying video is out now, and the song lands with the kind of Britpop-rooted energy that has drawn comparisons to The Stone Roses, Oasis, The Verve, and Stereophonics.
The band, comprising Keith Forde on vocals and guitars, Mike Bannister on guitar, Andy D on bass and vocals, and James Elliot-Williams on drums, signed to Flip Flop Records, the label run by legendary producer Nick Brine, whose credits include Oasis, The Stone Roses, and Bruce Springsteen. That association speaks to the serious sonic territory Linkwells are operating in. “Can’t Chase Yesterday” is reflective and rousing in equal measure, the kind of track that earns its optimism rather than simply declaring it.
With six singles and an EP already in the catalog, Linkwells have built an international audience spanning England, Scotland, Ireland, Germany, Finland, the Netherlands, Spain, Australia, Indonesia, Canada, and the United States. BBC Introducing has called them “an incredible band.” The momentum is real and growing with each release.
More music is coming from Linkwells throughout the year. “Can’t Chase Yesterday” is out now on Flip Flop Records.