Sprints share two new singles ‘Rage’ and ‘Beg’ and announce UK in-store shows
Sprints have shared two new singles and announced a series of in-store UK shows for this autumn. Find all the details below.
The Dublin punk band’s latest tracks – titled ‘Rage’ and ‘Beg’ – will appear on their second album ‘All That Is Over’, which is due for release on September 26 via City Slang and Sub Pop (Pre-order/pre-save here).
Speaking about ‘Rage’, singer and guitarist Karla Chubb explained: “I think in the world today, it’s a lot easier to be angry than it is to help facilitate change.
“People are fatigued, disillusioned – it’s understandable, but we shouldn’t be pointing the finger at those already marginalised and making them shoulder the blame. The world is full of false prophets and false promises; it’s time we call them out. Don’t let the rage bait fuel the fire and burn us all in the process.”
As for the inspirations for the single and upcoming LP, Chubb added: “Sonically, I was pretty consumed by Dandy Warhols and Viagra Boys during the writing of this album so I feel like that’s seeped its way into the subconscious of the song. The rumbling, desert, garage influence that almost feels like a tumbleweed of chaos blowing across the track in the guitars.”
Chubb went on to talk about ‘Beg’, saying that the track “represents a lot of the key motifs, themes and topics we explore across the album”.
The musician shared: “Sonically, it’s a sum of all of the parts, new and old, that make up the sound of ‘All That Is Over’. Inspired originally by a line in a Vladimir Holan poem, ‘Beg’ is written in part as a joke, a call and response to the question, ‘Is Karla Jesus?’ that was written atop a moodboard when we were brainstorming ideas for a music video.”
Chubb described the cut as “tongue in cheek” and “satirical”, adding: “It pokes fun at the idea that often it’s those in positions of power that preach their moral codes and judgments, while committing the most heinous crimes themselves.
“Meanwhile, the communities often under attack are just aiming to exist and to live. It’s an exploration of the self, sexuality, lust, ambition, but also my own shortcomings and the constant battle to be better.”
Both singles are accompanied by official visuals, directed by David Willis, who explained: “The idea for the videos originally stemmed from Karla’s desire to work with her friends who happen to both be drag queens (Kiki Cult and Hansun Lamb who were both phenomenal).
“Sprints have always had a pretty clear stance on both gay rights and more specifically trans rights and she wanted to flip some stereotypes upside down by having some drag queens acting like lairy blokes on a night out and terrorising the public.”
Additionally, Sprints have announced some live appearances in UK record stores for this September. See the full schedule below.
This will come ahead of the group’s previously announced UK and European tour, and follow their summer 2025 festival appearances – including this weekend’s Latitude and Deer Shed. Next month, they’ll open for Fontaines D.C. at select European dates.
They recently performed at Glastonbury Festival 2025, where they were joined onstage by Kate Nash.
‘Rage’ and ‘Beg’ follow on from Sprints’ recent single ‘Descartes’. The band’s debut record, ‘Letter To Self’, arrived in early 2024.
In a glowing five-star review, NME wrote: “This is a dynamic album that is reflective of the muddled world we find ourselves in – delivered with a fortifying sense of honesty from an essential emerging band.” ‘Letter To Self’ was also named as one of NME‘s best albums of 2024.
Sprints’ 2025 UK in-store dates are:
SEPTEMBER
26 – Tower Records, Dublin, IE
27 – Jacaranda (Outstore at Baltic), Liverpool
28 – Piccadilly (Outstore at Night & Day), Manchester
29 – Resident (Outstore at Chalk), Brighton
30 – Rough Trade East, London
OCTOBER
01 – Rough Trade, Bristol
02 – Banquet (Outstore at Fighting Cocks), Kingston
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