Pint-Sized Philosophy and Big Vibes with The Zangwills

The Zangwills’ latest release, Beers With The Beekeeper, is a shimmering gem that captures the strange magic of late-night pub conversations with unlikely strangers. Built on a deceptively simple groove and powered by Jake Vickers’ instantly recognizable vocals, this track doesn’t scream for attention—it earns it through warmth, wit, and that rare ability to evoke something deeply familiar and curiously new all at once.

Sonically, it’s sun-drenched and lightly bittersweet, like a golden-hour snapshot of a moment you didn’t realize would matter. The production, courtesy of Mark Winterburn, feels airy yet full-bodied like a well-poured pint. There’s a lightness in the instrumentation, a refreshing contrast to the grounded reflection woven into the song’s theme. You can hear the chemistry between the four bandmates Vickers, Dowling, Spence, and Davies, who channel their eclectic influences (think Bowie, The Strokes, and a touch of The Cure) into something that feels undeniably their own.

What truly makes Beers With The Beekeeper memorable is its unassuming emotional depth. It’s a song that gets under your skin without trying too hard. You don’t need to know who the beekeeper is, what matters is the feeling. That moment of openness, of laughing with a stranger who somehow gets you, even if just for a night.

The Zangwills aren’t chasing trends here, they’re chasing truth. And they’re serving it with a grin, a riff, and a cold one in hand.