Forming during lockdown, Covøids are simultaneously a product of our time and a throwback to the ’80s golden age of hardcore punk. Falling somewhere between the adrenalised melodic hardcore of Circle Jerks, and the frenetic skate rock of McRad, Covøids deploy the uncomplicated, time-honoured formula of ‘short, fast, loud’ to great effect. Gaining traction from the get-go, Covøids have played sold-out shows since their debut in 2020, proving themselves to be an incendiary live band in the 15-or-so minutes their blistering sets last. With songs that clock in around the one-minute mark, Covøids‘ live shows are a relentless blitz, which is also a pretty good description of their debut album, We Need A Plan B. Fitting eight songs on a 7”, We Need A Plan B is classic ha...