‘Hate Me’ is released on November 15th 2024
Though hailing from Manchester, alt-rockers Valentyne have succeeded in eschewing the typical swaggering indie sound so often associated with the city in favour of something richer, darker, and altogether more encompassing.
It’s this aesthetic that has allowed the band to stand out from their contemporaries, and seen them take to stages at notable northern venues such as Night & Day, The Leadmill and O2 Academy, with the band currently in the midst of a 13 date UK tour.
Of course, it’s not just on the stage where Valentyne has caught the industry’s eye. Releasing singles in 2024, ‘Under The Skin’ and ‘Serenity’, the band garnered national radio support from the likes of BBC Radio 1, Radio Lancashire and Amazing Radio, an impressive feat for debut offerings. And follow-up single, ‘Hate Me’, is set to do the same.
From the first, ‘Hate Me’ sets a blistering pace, raw, uncensored and visceral in it’s delivery, it somehow continues to build to a heartwrenching climax. Grown from the bones of classic Pop-Punk such as Paramore, My Chemical Romance, and Avril Lavigne, ‘Hate Me’ captures the dark side of ones first love.
With thunderous drums, a symphony of wailing guitar, and heartbroken cries of lead singer Charlotte Isobel, ‘Hate Me’ dares you to scream the anthemic chorus with all your heart.
“We twist eachother into something we are not, into someone we never wanted to be” says George-David of the story behind the track. “When it becomes too painful to endure, we begin to push away the one we love, giving them reasons to hate you. The fights, cheating, drinking; we push eachother until one of us breaks, until one of us can finally let go”
Drawing upon the cinematic influences of True Romance, the song captures the timeless narrative of a doomed first love, of teenage romance, igniting a longing for what is lost.
With this track, Valentyne once again refuse to twist themselves into the mould of your typical Manchester band, continuing to break the conventions set upon them.
Valentyne – Hate Me 15th Nov 24
Valentyne – Serenity
Valentyne – Under The Skin
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