Play Dead’s previous release, the glorious Skint EP, was released back in March ’21, but now the South Londoners are back. It’s been a long time, especially for a young punk band, but we finally get to wrap our ears round their brand new EP, Mug Cake, that will be released tomorrow, Friday 14th October, via Blitzcat Records. Their latest release builds on the foundations that Skint laid, but crucially retains all the wit, teenage woe, attitude and restless energy that was the trademark of their impressive debut The opening track is Away From Here, a darker start than I anticipated, crashing staccato post punk from the streets, attitude and rage abound in a discordant and pressing opening, yes, it’s about getting away from somewhere. From here we head to the Barbershop, yes it is about havi...