LP - $19.40 / CD - $12.00
STREET DATE: 06/26/26
CAT#: CRR261
LABEL: Church Road
With their live performances getting you as close to real magic as you can get, Sans Froid are undeniably one of the UK’s most exciting bands. The Froid's intent is clear, to make you feel like you’re not the only one going crazy. Since the release of their debut album 'Hello, Boil Brain', Bristol-based art-rock outfit Sans Froid have steadily earned acclaim from underground tastemakers including BBC Radio 6 Music, Prog Magazine, LOUD WOMEN, and Noizze, alongside standout live appearances at ArcTanGent, Simple Things, Strangeforms, and Portals, plus support slots for alternative heavyweights Maybeshewill and Foxing.
Sans Froid have been busy in their laboratory, experimenting with all manner of musical influences and are now ready to explode forth with their sophomore LP 'Back into the Womb'. A triumphant declaration that even in the year 2026, it is still possible to create something uniquely original and fresh sounding. On this record the listener can find soul, jazz, folk, progressive rock, math rock, and much, much more. All sitting comfortable and proudly under the banner of Sans Froid, a group of accomplished musicians, whose musical prowess is matched by their seamless ability at conjuring abstract and thought provoking themes within their lyrics and artwork.
The band is comprised of Aisling Rhiannon Trafford providing keys/synth and her powerful yet soulful voice, Toby Thomas Green on drums, Charles Peter Barnes on guitar, and Benjamin John Leonard Harris on bass, with all three providing backing vocals. When the quartet is going full tilt it sounds like 40 people as opposed to 4.
'Back into the Womb' is an undeniably joyous listen, but much like the world we inhabit, the beauty on display is interspersed with unavoidable moments of chaos and passages of unease. Take it all in and block nothing out, you'll be much richer for it.
'Back into the Womb' is set for release on June 26th via Church Road Records.
TRACK LISTING: 01. Go On 02. Pros & Constants 03. Still Thinking 04. Baby Bags 05. Back into the Womb 06. Sorbet 07. Menorabilia 08. Of The Mother 09. Bags Packed 10. The Exploiter of Art 11. Thorns
FOR FANS OF:
The Mars Volta, Bjork, Radiohead