The Maddocks Return With Double A-Side Single ‘Sheela’ / ‘Liminal’
The Stockport four-piece return in a cinematic release inspired by cult figures and existential drift.
Still riding high from their monumental Manchester Academy 3 headline earlier this year, The Maddocks are embarking on their biggest creative feat yet; the release of their striking new double A-Side single, “Sheela / Liminal”, on 17th October 2025.
The Maddocks, comprised of George Edwards (vocals & lead guitar), Siobhán Lally (bass), Ed Gibbins (drums), and Alex Tollerfield (rhythm guitar), have captivated audiences with their high octane live performances and unique sound. In just three years of playing together, the band
already have two EPs under their belts, generating acclaim from the likes of Tim Burgess and John Kennedy, and have wowed crowds across the country at festivals and multiple sold-out headline shows. Marking a bold evolution in their sound, ‘Sheela / Liminal’ sees the quartet delve deeper into a genre-blending mix of indie-pop tones and post-punk edge, matched with evocative lyricism and rich visual storytelling.
Drawing lyrical inspiration from the Netflix documentary Wild Wild Country, ‘Sheela’ loosely explores the complex, controversial figure of Ma Anand Sheela and the surreal saga of the Rajneeshpuram cult. Through dreamy guitar riffs and melodic vocals, The Maddocks craft a portrait of manipulation, devotion, and power. ‘Liminal’ flips this as the protagonist starts to question everything around them, fuelled by urgent rhythms and an anthemic chorus. Together, the tracks act as a sonic diptych: a portrait of obsession on one side, and existential drift on the other.
Both songs were written, recorded, and produced by The Maddocks, and mastered by Nick Burchall. The release will be available on all major streaming platforms, with a limited run of 7" vinyl available exclusively at live shows and select independent retailers in Stockport and Manchester.
To accompany the release, The Maddocks will also unveil a short film-style music video. Created and produced by the band in collaboration with a close-knit creative team, and directed by longtime friend Joel Wood, the film is aesthetically rich and narratively bold, offering a visual interpretation of the themes explored in the music, further cementing The Maddocks' reputation for storytelling beyond the song. The band say:
“We always wanted this release to be really immersive, given the strong themes across the two tracks. The music video perfectly sums up how we imagined these songs to look, but we were eager to still leave the deeper meanings up to interpretation, with even the protagonist of the story being unsure what is and isn’t real within the world they find themselves in.”
The Maddocks will headline SOUP in Manchester on 29th November to celebrate the release of ‘Sheela / Liminal’.
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