Glasgow’s Humour have returned with ‘Neighbours,’ their first new music since 2023.
A jagged, post-hardcore rush of paranoia and intensity, the track lands today accompanied by a sinister, suburban-set video directed by Pedro Takahashi.
After releasing two acclaimed EPs – Pure Misery in 2022 and A Small Crowd Gathered To Watch Me the following year – Humour took a step back to write, recalibrate, and push their sound further. ‘Neighbours’ marks a snarling leap forward. It’s one of their heaviest releases yet, pairing raw, careening guitars with the signature unpredictability of Andreas Christodoulidis’ vocal delivery.
“’Neighbours’ is about a guy who lives alone but is convinced that a group of mischievous creatures share his flat,” Christodoulidis explains. “They do things to make him suffer: turning off the heating in winter, making noise in the kitchen when he tries to sleep. As he descends into paranoia, he decides to try and get rid of them by turning the oven on and letting gas fill the flat overnight.”
The track captures that unravelling perfectly, shifting between tightly wound tension and explosive chaos. It’s a natural evolution for a band whose live shows have built a reputation for controlled disorder, pushing their manic energy to the forefront.
Humour formed during lockdown, writing and recording in their shared Glasgow home, and their music has always carried an uneasy, claustrophobic quality. The surrealism of Christodoulidis’ lyrics, sometimes grim, sometimes absurd, shapes their sound as much as their sharp, off-kilter instrumentation. ‘Neighbours’ is no exception, pulling listeners into its fevered descent.
With festival appearances lined up, including A Stone’s Throw Festival in May and 2000 Trees in July, the five-piece are gearing up for what promises to be a loud, unhinged year.
Humour live dates:
- 25th May – A Stone’s Throw Festival, Newcastle
- 9th-11th July – 2000 Trees Festival, Cheltenham
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