Black Hats latest single ‘Not With Another’ 

Who hasn’t “ever fallen in love with someone you shouldn’t have fallen in love with”, as the mighty Buzzcocks sang.  Black Hats carry on this story by saying, GET OUT, don’t be with the wrong person for a minute longer, you’re better off “when you’re not with a lover!” 

Built around Budd’s bass line, this song has a different swagger to their last release, “Witness To Everything.”  A hectic piano solo, a change of direction in lyrics from Nick and extra skitters from Mark’s drum kit.  All of these come together to make this release a side step from their usual “post punk” style.   

Black Hats are an indie/new wave band from Oxford, UK.  Constructed around solid grooves, that are built on deft, reggae-infused bass lines and skittering drum beats. These grooves are then welded to razor wire guitars with an anxious energy and melodies with the same sharp and melodic punk edge that also served the likes of The Jam so well. Finish it all off with witty and catchy lyrics and you have all the ingredients for a great band.

Black Hats are Mark, Budd & Nick and have worked with Grammy Nominated producer Sam Williams (Supergrass and Plan B) on the first single, “Kick In The Doors”.  They’ve supported named acts including; Reef, Dodgy & Stornaway and have played top UK Festivals and venues, including;  Wychwood Festival, Truck Festival & the 02 Academy Oxford. Their second single,  ‘No More Smoke’ featured in both Shameless and The Magicians on US TV.