Fists of fun

by Dave on Mon, 2009/04/20 - 2:09am

New label Hello Thor is putting out a single release by band Fists. Why? Because they’re a record label "devoted to putting out incredible music by talented artists. It’s not about the next big thing, or being part of a scene, it’s just about knowing that more people should hear these tunes and making that happen". Admirable sentiments, yes indeed.

Fists have an ear for a tune and an apparent enthusiasm for wrecklessly bashing them out with the raw power and spirit they deserve. You can hear quoted influences like Link Wray and Woody Guthrie on the countryish ‘6 to 5 Special’. While other tunes like Skit, the single b-side, show off their more Modern Lovers / VU style indie leanings.

Cockatoo / Skit is out on 24th April on Hello Thor

Download 6 to 5 Special

Check out Fists on Mysparggggghse.

  • Cinemateus Mon, 2009/08/31 - 7:02pm

    A-mazing.

    Saw these guys at Glastotree, Loughborough. Darn good indeed.

  • Anders Thu, 2009/04/23 - 11:55am

    You can preorder / buy (from

    You can preorder / buy (from Monday 27th April) Fists debut single here - http://hellothor.com/index.php?/shop/records/

  • Notts Music Fan Tue, 2009/04/21 - 9:26am

    Fists band

    Just wanted to say I've seen Fists play in Nottingham and they were amazing. If they are anything like as good on record then I'm getting this!

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