Website [Release date 06.06.25]

Pylon Poets are an alt rock trio from Torquay featuring Dan Hughes (vocals, guitars, synths), Sam McIver (drums, backing vocals) and Nathan Hughes (bass, backing vocals).

Their previous releases, including an EP and seasonal themed single, have all shown that Pylon Poets have that certain ‘something’ needed to succeed in the crowded music scene. However, it is a big ask to step up to a full album and happy to report that the Pylon Poets have done so with ease.

Highlights come thick and fast including the ultra-catchy ‘Supernova’, the stripped back ‘Rebirth’ (and the most recent single, released appropriately on Good Friday) and the Depeche Mode approved ‘Metempsychosis’. I had to look up the last song title’s meaning, “the soul is immortal and passes through cycles of incarnation in birth and release from the body at death.” That is one of the strengths of the album in that the band can take on seemingly highbrow lyrical concepts, yet they meld them into very accessible synth/guitar led songs.

‘Savior’ adds some rock heft to the proceedings, along with a touch of pomp and bombast in the music. Hints of Those Damn Crows in this song. Two other songs worthy of mentioning are ‘Temptation’ which includes a rather tasty guitar solo, and ‘Echoes of Desire’ quite possibly their finest tune to date in this reviewer’s humble opinion.

An assured and enjoyable debut from Pylon Poets that will appeal to fans of Depeche Mode and Muse. Great new music is out there and worth seeking down like this rather fine album from Pylon Poets. ****

Review by Jason Ritchie

Dan, Sam and Nathan answer Jason’s questions about the band, album and plans …

How did the Pylon Poets form and how would you describe the band’s sound to a new listener?

We formed this band after a name change from our previous outing as we felt that our new name gave us more freedom musically and is also unique which helps!

We are an alternative rock band that questions the norm and has a nostalgic edge, riffs, synths, and sing a long choruses!

How did the band set about recording ‘Demise Of The Divine’? Is it different setting out to record a full album as opposed to say a single or EP?

The album itself wasn’t necessarily the aim, we hadn’t released anything since the single release of ‘In the End’ in 2023 and when we entered the studio at Mill Farm Music we were aiming on releasing singles just to get ourselves back in front of people.

It was only after our first stint that we realised that ‘In the End’ worked really well alongside the newly written and recorded tracks, and the more we wrote the more they all seemed to gel nicely together. After the first 5 tracks were done the album pretty much seemed to write itself!

With recording an album it definitely feels like you can express yourself more as you can follow different avenues rather than aiming for every track being a big hitter with an EP.

What sort of set have you planned for the album launch gig in Torquay on June 6?

We will be playing the new album start to finish and we will also be throwing in some tracks from our back catalogue as well as some reworked versions of early material.

What have been the live highlights to date and why?

The biggest highlight since we have recorded the album has definitely been the reaction to the songs that haven’t been released yet! The fact that people have enjoyed them live before hearing the recording is a special feeling.

Is the live scene still thriving for bands like yourselves trying to gain a following? Have you noticed any decline in the number of gigs and audiences, or is it (hopefully!) the opposite?

The live scene is still surviving and we’re always grateful for any opportunity to perform our music. The number of gigs has definitely changed due to the unfortunate closure of venues, and everyone is going for the same opportunities so we have to be patient and make sure we perform to our best every time!

If the Pylon Poets could go out and support any band/artist, who would it be and why?

If we could choose it would probably be our own personal favourites so that we could watch their show every night whilst also trying to win over a new crowd! Most likely Muse, The Killers, Franz Ferdinand/Iron Maiden!

What have the band planned for the rest of the year?

We have some exciting festival appearances booked in! We are headlining ‘The Juglans Stage’ at Home Farm Festival in Somerset the day after the album release, we then have Deva Fest, Exe Rocks and we’re awaiting final confirmation on another!

We’ll also be hitting some major cities for some one off gigs in London, Glasgow and more to be confirmed!

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