Bruising post-punk from Ireland…
09 · 05 · 2025
Irish group Basht. have shared their new ‘Bitter And Twisted’ EP.
The band are part of a current gold rush of post-punk groups emanating from Ireland, but Basht. seem to have something special. Matching edgy guitar riffs to urgent vocals, the lyrics linger on the personal, picking apart emotional nuance in the process.
Signed to Lab Records, Basht. have opened for a string of Clash favourites, including Wunderhorse, New Yorkers Been Stellar and shoegaze group bdrmm.
Playing the Great Escape next week, Basht. have just unveiled their new EP. ‘Bitter And Twisted’ features six tracks, produced in the studio alongside Richard McNamara (Embrace).
A blend of fresh-thinking and experience, the EP features some ripping fan favourites, sculpted during those sweat-drenched live shows.
Basht. comment…
‘Bitter And Twisted’ is a personal project that drags a lot of uncomfortable emotions into the light. I wanted to explore the messier side of being human, the pain we cause, the pain we carry, and how those two often get tangled. These songs are a reflection of my own struggles with identity, control, love, and the damage we sometimes mistake for connection.
This EP isn’t easy listening but it wasn’t meant to be. It’s a snapshot of emotional extremes, of the parts of ourselves we don’t usually say out loud. ‘Bitter And Twisted’ is my way of confronting all of that loudly, honestly, and without looking away.
Tune in now.
Photo Credit: Frazer McGoldrick
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Bruising post-punk from Ireland…
09 · 05 · 2025
Irish group Basht. have shared their new ‘Bitter And Twisted’ EP.
The band are part of a current gold rush of post-punk groups emanating from Ireland, but Basht. seem to have something special. Matching edgy guitar riffs to urgent vocals, the lyrics linger on the personal, picking apart emotional nuance in the process.
Signed to Lab Records, Basht. have opened for a string of Clash favourites, including Wunderhorse, New Yorkers Been Stellar and shoegaze group bdrmm.
Playing the Great Escape next week, Basht. have just unveiled their new EP. ‘Bitter And Twisted’ features six tracks, produced in the studio alongside Richard McNamara (Embrace).
A blend of fresh-thinking and experience, the EP features some ripping fan favourites, sculpted during those sweat-drenched live shows.
Basht. comment…
‘Bitter And Twisted’ is a personal project that drags a lot of uncomfortable emotions into the light. I wanted to explore the messier side of being human, the pain we cause, the pain we carry, and how those two often get tangled. These songs are a reflection of my own struggles with identity, control, love, and the damage we sometimes mistake for connection.
This EP isn’t easy listening but it wasn’t meant to be. It’s a snapshot of emotional extremes, of the parts of ourselves we don’t usually say out loud. ‘Bitter And Twisted’ is my way of confronting all of that loudly, honestly, and without looking away.
Tune in now.
Photo Credit: Frazer McGoldrick
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photo shoots. Get backstage sneak-peeks and a view into our world as the fun and games unfold.
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Bruising post-punk from Ireland…
09 · 05 · 2025
Irish group Basht. have shared their new ‘Bitter And Twisted’ EP.
The band are part of a current gold rush of post-punk groups emanating from Ireland, but Basht. seem to have something special. Matching edgy guitar riffs to urgent vocals, the lyrics linger on the personal, picking apart emotional nuance in the process.
Signed to Lab Records, Basht. have opened for a string of Clash favourites, including Wunderhorse, New Yorkers Been Stellar and shoegaze group bdrmm.
Playing the Great Escape next week, Basht. have just unveiled their new EP. ‘Bitter And Twisted’ features six tracks, produced in the studio alongside Richard McNamara (Embrace).
A blend of fresh-thinking and experience, the EP features some ripping fan favourites, sculpted during those sweat-drenched live shows.
Basht. comment…
‘Bitter And Twisted’ is a personal project that drags a lot of uncomfortable emotions into the light. I wanted to explore the messier side of being human, the pain we cause, the pain we carry, and how those two often get tangled. These songs are a reflection of my own struggles with identity, control, love, and the damage we sometimes mistake for connection.
This EP isn’t easy listening but it wasn’t meant to be. It’s a snapshot of emotional extremes, of the parts of ourselves we don’t usually say out loud. ‘Bitter And Twisted’ is my way of confronting all of that loudly, honestly, and without looking away.
Tune in now.
Photo Credit: Frazer McGoldrick
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Join us on WeAre8, as we get under the skin of global cultural happenings. Follow Clash Magazine HERE as we skip merrily between clubs, concerts, interviews and
photo shoots. Get backstage sneak-peeks and a view into our world as the fun and games unfold.
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Bruising post-punk from Ireland…
09 · 05 · 2025
Irish group Basht. have shared their new ‘Bitter And Twisted’ EP.
The band are part of a current gold rush of post-punk groups emanating from Ireland, but Basht. seem to have something special. Matching edgy guitar riffs to urgent vocals, the lyrics linger on the personal, picking apart emotional nuance in the process.
Signed to Lab Records, Basht. have opened for a string of Clash favourites, including Wunderhorse, New Yorkers Been Stellar and shoegaze group bdrmm.
Playing the Great Escape next week, Basht. have just unveiled their new EP. ‘Bitter And Twisted’ features six tracks, produced in the studio alongside Richard McNamara (Embrace).
A blend of fresh-thinking and experience, the EP features some ripping fan favourites, sculpted during those sweat-drenched live shows.
Basht. comment…
‘Bitter And Twisted’ is a personal project that drags a lot of uncomfortable emotions into the light. I wanted to explore the messier side of being human, the pain we cause, the pain we carry, and how those two often get tangled. These songs are a reflection of my own struggles with identity, control, love, and the damage we sometimes mistake for connection.
This EP isn’t easy listening but it wasn’t meant to be. It’s a snapshot of emotional extremes, of the parts of ourselves we don’t usually say out loud. ‘Bitter And Twisted’ is my way of confronting all of that loudly, honestly, and without looking away.
Tune in now.
Photo Credit: Frazer McGoldrick
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Join us on WeAre8, as we get under the skin of global cultural happenings. Follow Clash Magazine HERE as we skip merrily between clubs, concerts, interviews and
photo shoots. Get backstage sneak-peeks and a view into our world as the fun and games unfold.
Join the Clash mailing list for up to the minute music, fashion and film news.
