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Manchester’s IST IST return with their fifth studio album ‘DAGGER’ - the follow-up to 2024’s ‘Light A Bigger Fire’ which charted at number 25 in the UK, breaking them into the Top 40 for the first time. Once again collaborating with producer Joseph Cross (Hurts, Lana Del Rey, Courteeners) the record finds the band returning to their electronic-infused post-punk roots after making a leap into more mainstream sensibilities last time out.

Over their decade as a band so far, IST IST have forged a formidable reputation on word of mouth excitement, amassing a dedicated cult following in the process. Operating with a fierce DIY work ethic, the band have an ever-growing back catalogue of successful studio and live releases. Self-releasing their entire repertoire through their own Kind Violence Records label, the band’s output has been championed by BBC Radio 1 and BBC 6Music, Radio X, XS Manchester, KINK FM in the Netherlands, The Times and more

STAFF COMMENTS

Barry says: The latest outing from one of our most requested Manchester bands, and sees Ist Ist moving adjacent to their work on the brilliant 'Light A Bigger Fire' from 2024, but with a more robust focus on throbbing New Order-y synths and hypnotic, slowly morphing progressions.

TRACK LISTING

1. I Am The Fear
2. Makes No Difference
3. Warning Signs
4. Burning
5. The Echo
6. Encouragement
7. I Remember Everything
8. Obligations
9. Song For Someone
10. Ambition