bdrmm sign to Mogwai’s label for release of second album

Hull shoegazers sign up for some Rock Action

bdrmm have announced they’ve signed with Mogwai’s Rock Action labe. The Hull based shoegaze quartet will follow the release of 2020’s debut LP Bedroom, and a clutch of hotly-received singles since, with their anticipated second album I Don’t Know on June 30.

Like their debut, the album was recorded with long-time band collaborator Alex Greaves (Working Men’s Club, Bo Ningen) at The Nave Studios in Leeds. The band also share their first material for the label, and the first taster of the new album, with the expansive and dynamic ‘It’s Just A Bit Of Blood’.

Paired to a video directed, filmed and edited by Chris Tomsett / Innerstrings (Overmono, James Holden, Uncle Acid and the Deadbeats), the band’s Ryan Smith had the following to say about the themes behind the new single, already fast becoming a live favourite:

“Most people who have seen us tour will recognise this track. The more we played it, the more it dawned on us it was becoming something special, and an integral part of our set. Lyrically, it stems from my recent mental health awareness. I’d become depressed and very socially anxious, I really felt like I had changed and didn’t know who I was. I am lucky enough to be surrounded by three of my brothers within this band – one literally by blood – and have always been able to be myself with them. It’s about realising what you have and remembering that when you can’t see it.”

The band collectively had the following to say about their decision to sign with their new label:

“We’re so excited to have signed to Rock Action. After touring with Mogwai and forming such a close relationship with them, we feel blessed to have been invited to work with them and their team. To be on the same label as Arab Strap too? I mean, say no more..”