Bad Mothers Union Release New Single ‘Cut in Half’ & Announce New Album ‘Sore Losers’ (Irish Psych/Kraut Rock)
Following the release of their highly successful single ‘God’s Intercom’ released at the start of 2026, Bad Mothers Union return with their new single ‘Cut In Half’, which, at the same time, announces the release of their new album ‘Sore Losers’ out March 19th. Previous single ‘God’s Intercom’ made industry taste makers such as Hot Press, IMRO, First Music Contact, Pure M Zine, Blowtorch Records, Blackmarket Playlists, Otherside Reviews, The Sounds Won’t Stop and Thus Blog, all pay attention and knight the band at ones to watch. Building upon that success ahead of their debut album, new single ‘Cut In Half’ leans into some of the band’s more experimental post-punk influences. Disinterested in simply adhering to a traditional 3 and a half/ 4 minute single, here the band use the extended run time to explore a vast sonic tapestry of sounds. A shimmering beginning acts as an open door invitation before they pull you into a trance. Reminiscent of some of BDRMM’s more recent output or post-Pistols Johnny Rotten lead PIL, oscillations rise and fall, two bass lines snake around each other as an eerie disquiet permeates the track. A semi audible sample that raises its head above the sonic parapet on occasion that espouses the benefits of a solid Irish breakfast only serves to further cement the unease.
Eschewing the standard approach to membership the band act as a musical collective, thriving on collaboration and what each player’s voice brings to their sonic tapestry. The current line-up is Conor Kavanagh (vocals/guitar), Shay English (bass), James O’Neill (drums/percussion), Tim Flood(bass), Céin O’Dowd (guitar bouzouki) and Ethan Corcoran (synth/bass/vocals) while Shay English (bass/vocals/guitar), Joel Pitcher (guitar/bass/vocals), Michael Lanigan(guitar/bass/vocals) and Aaron Harbourne(drums/percussion) all contributed to the single. Drawing on influences musical and beyond the band cite Sonic Youth, The Osees, Mogwai and Primal Scream with some David Lynch adding a surrealist twist to the expansiveness of their music.
When the track was written, Michael Lanigan instructed Aaron to play a simple beat ad infinitum allowing the band to swirl around it. Making full use of the three guitars, as the track progresses they intertwine and melt together, becoming almost impossible to discern who is playing what. String scrapes become an essential part of the language for the track, creating tension as the band pulse behind. Sounding like signals captured from space, delayed guitars seem in conversation with each other as the two bass lines, act as an anchor and alternately adding to the chaos. During the recording, Shay, suffering from a bout of illness and without realizing the tape was rolling, in his frustration took to smashing his bass off the floor, creating an accidental new layer of noise for track. This unadulterated approach to song writing and recording is central to Bad Mothers Union, moving at the speed of inspiration the band aren’t hindered by more traditional ‘rock & pop’ approaches.
Bad Mothers Union have created a community among musicians, artists, (and those who are able for it) across Ireland. No venue or crowd is too small, the band are purely interested in sharing their vision of music inspired by artists like Shellac, Queens of the Stone Age, David Lynch, Iggy Pop and Jane’s Addiction. Bad Mother’s Union live are an experience that combines somber atmospheric lows with cascading almost soaring highs. Whether you like them or not, you’re not going to forget them
