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Song Review: Oswald Slain-UGLY

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 Words by Anselm Anderson

Bristol's rock quartet Oswald Slain, formerly known as Little Chief, has released a new single titled "Ugly," which is part of the upcoming album "Kiss Me on the Mouth," expected to be released in April 2025.

The band blends Americana with blues rhythms and energetic rock grooves, influenced by Neil Young and The Band. They tell stories with a quirky sense of humour and a reflective stance. "Ugly" is one such tale, inspired by the 1997 film Boogie Nights, which looks behind the scenes of the 70's adult film industry. The song tells the story of seeing the ugly side of the industry. Lead vocalist Charlie Fitzgerald takes on the sleazy lead with his strong, nasal vocals, complemented by the rousing rhythms of fuzzy guitars. The drum's steady beats help enhance the sound and give a 70's edge. The song's provocative lyrics add to the intrigue and enjoyment.


Photo courtesy of GLK Media

Oswald Slain was born out of Little Chief, the former guise of lead vocalist Charlie Fitzgerald and guitarist Rhi Williams, who had been writing and performing for over a decade. They soon decided on a change of musical direction for the band. Previously, they toured the UK with guest appearances at notable festivals like Kendal Calling and Glastonbury. "Kiss Me On The Mouth" was recorded in January 2024 at their home studio and mastered by Jason Mitchell at Loud Mastering.  Oswald Slain have kept themselves busy since the announcements of their first UK tour in April, in support of the album, You can find a list of the dates below;

LIVE DATES:

April 17th 2025 - Trillians, Newcastle
April 18th 2025 - The Indiependent, Scunthorpe
April 19th 2025 - The Snug, Atherton
April 25th 2025 - 229 The Venue, London
April 26th 2025 - Rossi Bar, Brighton
May 2nd 2025 - Golden Lion, Bristol
July 5th 2025 - The Weekend Rumble Festival, Wales


OSWALD SLAIN ARE: 

Charlie Fitzgerald - Vocals, Guitar
Rhii Williams - Drums
Ryan Rogers - Synths


LIVE MEMBERS: 

Chris Axe - Bass
Cydney Brown - Acoustic Guitar, Backing Vocals

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