Thyla stand their ground with ‘Us And Them’

Every weekday, DIY’s new music know-it-all Neu brings you one essential new release to get obsessed with. Today’s Neu Pick comes from Thyla.

Brighton four-piece Thyla sing about being “sick” of their wasted youth, and it’s this spirit that defines their early steps - this is a band in a hurry to make an impression.

‘Us And Them’ is spearheaded by urgency. Millie Duthie’s vocals could command in any setting, and on this track, she finds herself lamenting on the pitfalls of modern life. There’s a Smiths-like swagger to Duthie’s back-and-forth with guitarist Elis Davies’ spiralling guitars. It’s an arresting kick to the system that gets its point across in three precious minutes.

Thyla’s next show is at Brighton’s Latest Music Bar, 7th December.