Bilk unleash ‘Go’ as they prepare for explosive 2025 tour and album drop

Bilk have kicked off 2025 with a bang, unleashing their new single ‘Go’ as the first taste of their upcoming album Essex, Drugs and Rock and Roll, due out on January 24th. The track combines punk rock energy with a hefty dollop of hip-hop swagger.

“’Go’ is a rock and roll banger and I think my influence of hip hop comes through on this one a lot,” says lead vocalist and guitarist Sol Abrahams. “You can hear the grimey flows and that. The song is just about me doing me and everything that’s sorta happened in the last year or so.”

From the very first power chord, it’s clear ‘Go’ is a statement. The track offers a rhythmic, rap-punk bounce, with Sol’s punchy, anti-establishment lyrics tackling everything from fake industry figures to the soul-sucking grind of a 9-to-5. Sol sums it up perfectly: “’Go’ is a track that comes from the mind of someone who likes Biggie Smalls just as much as The Smiths and Oasis.”

This fiery anthem marks just the start of Bilk’s packed year. With their second album just around the corner, the trio (Sol, Luke Hare (bass), and Harry Gray (drums)) are preparing for a UK and European headline tour that’s sure to turn heads. Kicking off in February, they’ll be playing across major cities like Glasgow, Manchester, and London, where they’ll hit the Electric Ballroom for their biggest show yet. It’s clear that Bilk are gearing up for something special, with a growing fanbase that’s been keeping up with their chaotic, sold-out performances at festivals and venues across the globe.

John Kennedy of Radio X says, “This lot are on it,” and it’s not hard to see why. Bilk’s live shows are legendary for their raw energy, and as they prepare for their largest tour to date, fans can expect more of the same. Tickets are already flying, with their Hamburg gig selling out months in advance.

“The album is a mix of indie rock, punk, hip-hop, and singer-songwriter confessionals,” says Sol, teasing what’s to come. “It’s diverse, it’s about living in the moment, and it’s full of the stories I’ve seen growing up in Essex.”

So, if you’re looking for a new anthem to get you hyped for the year ahead, Bilk’s ‘Go’ is exactly what you need. With their bold new sound and a headline tour that promises to be electric, it’s clear 2025 is going to be their year. And as Sol puts it, “We’re just doing us, and we’re doing it loud.”

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