A Storm Brewing Under the Skin

Herds come out swinging with “Inside,” a sharp, restless indie-rock flare-up that feels like watching a relationship crumble in real time—only set to a pulse that refuses to sit still. There’s an urgency to the track, the kind that barrels forward with grit and a hint of bruised vulnerability. You can feel the band’s decade-long evolution in every corner of the soundscape: tight, lived-in musicianship wrapped in a haze of psych-rock tension.

Neil Beards’ vocals carry that raw, slightly trembling edge that makes the emotional weight land without ever drifting into melodrama. Meanwhile, Paul Wentworth’s electric guitar cuts through the mix like it’s trying to pry the truth out of someone, while Al Duncan’s bass keeps everything grounded with a steady, unshakable resolve. The production at JT Soar and Snug Recording Co. gives the song the exact texture it needs—rough enough to feel honest, polished enough to hit hard.

What really hooks you is how “Inside” captures conflict without losing its light. It’s feisty, yes, but never bitter; more like a final spark in a fading flame. By the time it peaks, the track feels like a private moment you weren’t supposed to hear, yet can’t look away from.

If this is the energy leading into their third LP, Herds are poised for something striking—something that digs deep, then refuses to let go.