Comatose
Is it Louisville or London? We haven’t heard a garage punk track this raw since Bad Breeding’s early days. “Comatose” by Barclay’s is a pure DIY thrill — a reminder that global youth rebellion isn’t a nostalgia act, it’s a recurring cycle. There’s no polish, no distance, just six people in basements recording fury, fear and frustration. And that might be the most truthful response to the state of things. Written after a late-night spiral into 12 Monkeys and the Cassandra complex, “Comatose” doesn’t just reference ignored warnings — it is one. The shouty chaos, the jagged textures, the sense of collapsing timelines — it all feels like a band yelling into the void, fully aware they might not be heard. But that’s exactly what makes it essential. From the first distorted chord, Barclay’s aren’t asking to be believed — they’re demanding to be felt.