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Do Nothing are truly on top form at the moment: their staggeringly good debut EP Zero Dollar Bill was full of Fall-esque lyrics, great riffs and superb instrumentation. Its follow-up Glueland - out Friday - takes the band's sound into a more melancholy setting, whilst incorporating catchy hooks and inescapable grooves that you will find yourself humming for days on end.

'Uber Alles' compounds a newfound melancholy: it's less raucous than the tracks from Zero Dollar Bill but the lyricism remains just as cutting and witty, showcasing the band's growth in such a short period of time. 

'Rolex' takes the themes and sounds of Uber Alles and run with them. It's a track that is as unpredictable as it is charming; a bridge between the first EP and this new work. From here, 'Knives' makes a return to the more traditional, post-punk “we really like The Fall” sound that Do Nothing exude: don’t let that fool you though, 'Knives' is no slouch. The band wear their influences on their sleeves with pride and do justice to their more traditional indie and new-wave counterparts.

The closer of the EP comes in the shape of 'Great White Way', the band’s most experimental work thus far. The track is somewhat more restrained than the rest of this body of work, but as a slow-burning finisher it really works.

Do Nothing have made great leaps and bounds with the Glueland EP: they’ve taken their sound and really pushed it to something unique. Though in danger of blending in with the scenery of the prolific and popular post-punk scene, this new EP stands out amongst the crowd and is a truly idiosyncratic piece of work. It takes great skill to push your sonic boundaries like this whilst also making a record that is accessible and will surely be a favourite of the 6 Music crowd. If they continue their winning streak, there won’t be much that can stop Do Nothing.

Glueland EP arrives 12 March via Exact Truth.

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