Margate based alt-indie outfit Squangey Bobbins recently delivered their fast paced new anthem “Fake ID” featuring additional vocals from Billy Lunn of The Subways. This track serves as the lead single from their upcoming studio album ‘Margate Crows’ which arrived on January 9th. The song captures the specific grit of misspent youth and the romanticized hustle of working just enough to fund a weekend with friends. It is a straight to the point indie punk tune that hits with immediate power and a nostalgic country flare in the vocal delivery.
The production of this single involved a heavy hitting team at Farm Factory Studios where Billy Lunn handled mixing, engineering, and producing duties. Alex Wharton completed the final mastering at the legendary Abbey Road Studios to ensure the thrashing drums and huge guitar riffs resonate with maximum impact. The arrangement favors a toe tapping momentum that channels the mid-2000s indie boom while maintaining a modern edge. The result is a feel good record that encourages unabandoned joy through its raw and honest energy.
‘Margate Crows’ represents a massive independent milestone for the band as they navigate the industry without traditional label backing. The album features an expansive roster of talent including Sean Hutchinson of Bleachers and Peredur Ap Gwynedd of Pendulum. These collaborations bring a diverse range of influence to the project, from orchestral elements to stadium rock sensibilities. Mastering engineer Nick Brine provided his expertise to the collection, adding his signature touch previously heard on iconic British rock records.
The band has already established a firm presence on the live circuit with performances at Dreamland Margate and The Libertines’ Albion Rooms. Their debut effort ‘Electric Vinyl’ previously earned a spot in the HMV Recommends section, and their participation in the ‘Brits and Pieces 2’ compilation saw them break into the Official UK Charts. This new material builds on that cult following with a sound that is as unabashedly chaotic as it is tightly composed. The music is a factual representation of the beauty and grit found in their seaside hometown.