FAIR DO’s return, gathering momentum with this melodic sing along shred punk anthem, to mark their third single this year! ‘Consolation’ is released with the support of Thousand Islands Records (North America) and Lockjaw Records (UK/EU).
“When the apocalypse comes, and it will, we can all take consolation in the fact that every greedy, lying scumbag that has led us there will die a gruesome painful death.” – Fair Do’s
The band’s new music reflects the frustration and hopelessness of the working-class left-wing in the past five years, existing in the time of Boris, Brexit and COVID-19. Fair Do’s have been writing and recording in isolation, during the bleak winter lockdowns, creating an improved, heavier, tighter sound out of a disquieting experience.
Consolation is available on digital streaming platforms.
Fair Do’s are a powerhouse of technical melodic hardcore, who combine hardcore punk and metal in a way that few other bands dare.
Fair Do’s spent their formative years hammering their distinctive fast-punk style home, however they’ve also invested considerable time honing their metal chops, evident in their heavier rhythms, riffs and plentiful beat-downs.
Formed in 2008, Fair Do’s have established a following of dedicated fans around Europe, playing with legends like Lagwagon, A Wilhelm Scream, Frenzal Rhomb and H20. Having grown up in small working-class towns around Manchester, they have an underdog mentality that resonates in their lyrics, which are both politically-focussed and firmly tongue-in-cheek.
Although they are driven by a strong DIY punk ethos, Fair Do’s are best known for their technical talent. Every song is heart-racingly uptempo and overlaid with jaw-droppingly intricate guitars.
They released their debut album Leopards on Lockjaw Records in 2018 – an adrenaline-soaked collision of hardcore punk and metal, that captures the energy and technical prowess of their explosive live show. Their earliest release Trying Times was released on Pumpkin Records in 2014, and remains a firm favourite of skate-punk fans.
Fair Do’s will be releasing a string of singles to tease fans in 2021, demonstrating the development of their sound into a heavier, richer mix.
What people are saying
“Fair Do’s have gotten catchy intros and melodic riffs down to a science, and have simultaneously mastered the upswing and fast-paced nature of skate-punk, and combined the two genres into one wholesome and complete album.” Stencil Magazine
“Fair Do’s are unapologetically-melodic hardcore meets hardcore punk, providing a highly energetic sound that is tenacious and emotional at the same time.” Rock Freaks
“Essentially, Fair Do’s represent latter-day Propagandhi with a Manchester accent.” Keep Track of The Time
“Fair Do’s have released a debut album that leaves you in a state of shock and awe, the technical elements of their sound are at times jaw dropping but this is coupled with the rage and political focus of hardcore to produce an impressive and long overdue debut full length.” The Punk Site
