The sleeping giant of the Liverpool music scene, Little Furry Things is an indie rock amalgamation of walls of fuzz, melody, and in-your-face noise inspired by Weezer, Guided by Voices, and Black Flag. Formed in the mind in 2012 as a recording project and imaginary band that lived inside of singer-songwriter Alex Hannah’s head, Little Furry Things is now a fleshed-out tour-de-force of a band who have followed up their 2020 debut EP release, Proof of Concept, with three new singles to stake their claim as the catchiest and noisiest band on Merseyside.
Pressing play on Little Furry Things’s “Marmite” is a dense piece of noise rock that shines a light on the band’s refreshing approach to the genre. The band’s new single features all the familiar traits of noise rock: Searing distortion touches gloves with thudding drums as fuzzy vocals cut through it all with surgical precision. However, there is a clear distinction between Little Furry Things’s approach to the genre that draws a clear line in the sand between this band and their peers. There is a subtle jovial whimsy that makes it through the complex guitar melodies courtesy of the nuanced vocal harmonies, giving “Marmite” a distinct infectiousness. Just as you’re floating away on the vocals, a scorching guitar solo brings you back into the band’s noise rock prowess. “Marmite” is a refreshing take on noise-rock as Little Furry Things blends their influences with their unique perspective via familiar distortion and otherworldly melodies.
“‘Marmite’ tells the story of when I was seven and rushed to hospital due to smashing my face against the school fence,” explains the band. “It resulted in me requiring stitches near my left temple and eye, and the song wistfully recalls holding my mum’s hand when the needle was going in and out of my face.”
