SINGLE REVIEW: Suburban Studs - No More Lies
Suburban Studs have never been a band that softens over time. From the moment they emerged in the mid-70s, they carried punk’s raw, unfiltered energy straight into the streets, shaping rebellion into something tangible. While London and Manchester were grabbing headlines, Suburban Studs were cutting through the noise from Birmingham, proving that punk wasn’t just a movement—it was a weapon.
Decades later, that urgency is still there. 'No More Lies' is steeped in retro punk attitude, throwing gang vocals, driving guitars, and splash-heavy drums straight into the mix. It doesn’t just sound like punk—it feels like it, scrappy yet melodic, unpolished but deliberate. There’s a laid-back defiance in its delivery, a rebellion that doesn’t need to force itself to be heard.
But beneath the sharp edges and relentless energy, 'No More Lies' holds a political weight that can’t be ignored. The song takes aim at deception—governmental lies, empty promises, the same cycles of misdirection spun over decades. It’s direct, never dressing up its frustration, but it also knows when to let the music do the talking. The guitars keep the tension high, pushing the track forward without overpowering it, while the drums create that constant surge of movement, keeping everything locked into place.
It never feels like a throwback for the sake of nostalgia. Instead, it’s a reminder that punk’s fight hasn’t faded—it’s just evolved. Suburban Studs have always known exactly who they’re speaking to, and 'No More Lies' makes sure that audience knows their voices still matter.
