Bristol-based alt-rock band Our Nameless Boy release the new track “38,” accompanied by a music video. The song marks the first release from their upcoming EP ‘Thorns’, out April 10 via Bandcamp and available on all other platforms from April 17. Drawing from late 1990s and early 2000s U.S. alternative and emo influences, “38” moves between restrained tension and full-band intensity, pairing rhythmic misdirection with charged lyrical themes. Guitarist and vocalist Iain Gorrie explains that the song was written during a period shaped by anxiety around large-scale global events and how they are experienced on a personal level.
The accompanying video reflects the song’s focus on greed, ignorance, and division through abstract imagery, using circus performers to represent those most affected by systemic harm. Visual shifts from black and white to color reinforce the idea of recurring cycles and repeated mistakes. ‘Thorns’ follows the band’s 2021 album ‘Colour from the Doves’ and continues their move toward broader narratives examining the modern human condition. Ahead of the EP’s release, Our Nameless Boy will play a small run of live shows in the U.K.
Track Listing
Our Nameless Boy / ‘Thorns’ EP
- “38”
- “(Not in My Name)”
- “Thorns”
- “Little Bird”
Live Dates
Mar 21 – Brighton – Waterbear Music Bar
Mar 22 – Southampton – Heartbreakers