Aerial Salad announce new Album 'R.O.I.’

Manchester-based punk rockers Aerial Salad are back with a bang, gearing up for the release of their highly anticipated album R.O.I. via Venn Records on 12 April.

With their signature blend of Madchester vibes and punk ethos, the trio is set to unleash a sonic storm that promises to captivate audiences worldwide.

The album's lead single, “Tied To Pieces Of Paper”, dropped yesterday, offering a visceral glimpse into the band's frustration with the modern world's relentless pursuit of money and employment. Vocalist/guitarist Jamie Munro's raw, impassioned delivery coupled with frenzied instrumentals make for an electrifying anthem that resonates with the disenchanted and the creatively inclined alike.

Munro's says about the track:

“It’s inspired by something I read where Steve Ignorant from Crass was saying that basically, back in the day, humans had less reliance on money (not needing phones, broadband, and houses being affordable) meaning that, you could go and be a fuckin punk rocker and do a bit of cash in hand work and you'd be alright.

These days the world is so driven by money and thus, employment, the song is a shout out to everyone that’s still trying to do creative endeavours alongside managing a f**king job.”

Clocking in at 160 seconds of unadulterated punk energy, “Tied To Pieces Of Paper” is a blistering commentary on the struggles of balancing artistic passion with societal expectations.

Accompanying the single is a riveting music video that amplifies the song's intensity, offering viewers a visual feast of chaos and rebellion. Shot with a DIY aesthetic, the video encapsulates the band's raw authenticity and unapologetic ethos.

Recorded at Vibe Recording Studio in Manchester with producer Dean Glover, R.O.I. promises to be a genre-defying journey, seamlessly blending pulsating post-punk rhythms with anthemic stadium rock vibes. Tracks like “The Same 24 Hours (As Beyoncé)” and “Chances” showcase Aerial Salad's versatility, offering a sonic palette that ranges from Britpop influences to gritty punk anthems.

R.O.I.’s full track-listing:

1. Rotting and shaking 

2. Same 24 hours (as Beyoncé) 

3. Tied to Pieces of paper 

4. mdrn lvn 

5. They All Lied to Me

6. Big business 

7. As the World Eats itself again

8. All your dreamin' 

9. John 

10. D'yer Like Flowers, Son? 

11. Capo 2 

12. Chances 

13. Telekon 5 

In addition to their musical endeavours, Aerial Salad has also teamed up with iconic footwear brand Dr. Martens to model their new Ramsey Monk Kiltie creeper shoe, further cementing their status as cultural tastemakers.

As the band gears up for the album's release, they're set to embark on an extensive tour, with dates across the UK and Europe, including stops in France and the Netherlands. From intimate club gigs to festival stages, Aerial Salad is poised to unleash their electrifying live show on audiences far and wide.

With R.O.I., Aerial Salad invites listeners to join them on a sonic journey that's both exhilarating and thought-provoking. As the world grapples with uncertainty, let Aerial Salad be the soundtrack to your rebellion and resilience.

Save the date for R.O.I., and watch the video for “Tied To Pieces Of Pape”:

Upcoming live dates

• 06/03: London, Old Blue Last - UK

• 25/04: Paris - Supersonic - FR

• 26/04: Tours - Bateau Ivre - FR

• 27/04: Artonne - Gros Tonneau Festival - FR

• 28/04: Lyon - Basement - FR

• 30/04: Salavaux - TBA - FR

• 24/05: Den Haag - Sniester Festival - NL

• 30/05: Leeds - Oporto - UK

• 31/05: Newcastle - Zerox - UK

• 01/06: Sheffield - Sidney & Matilda - UK

• 05/06: Birmingham - The Victoria - UK

• 06/06: Brighton - Green Door Store - UK

• 07/06: Bristol - Crofters Rights - UK

• 08/06: London - Water Rats - UK

• 15/06: Manchester - Gorilla - UK

• 28-30/7 Tarn - Xtreme Fest -FR