D.O.T.H.S. more formally known as Death Of The High Street are the four piece alt-rock/punk band hailing from the Midlands consisting of  Scott Baxter on Vocals/Rhythm Guitar, Ash Simpson on Bass, Andy Purves on Lead Guitar/Backing Vocals and Joe Hodges on Drums. 

The band first burst onto the scene in 2020 with their debut single ‘EXIT’ which was released to much excitement and critical acclaim under Alan Mcgee’s label of the time ‘Its Creation Baby. The track received much praise and radio plays from the likes of Steve La Macq on his BBC6 Music Show, and Janice Long on her BBC Radio Wales show as well as many positive reviews and playlist inclusions.

The band’s bass driven, powerful drum beat, high octane riffs and lyrically intriguing kitchen sink commentary sound, means they produce a full throttle energetically, commanding, dominant presence. They possess a certain level of confidence that sees them not being afraid to use the platform of their music to create a stage for  political  and social awareness. 

Following on from the success of ‘EXIT’ in 2021 D.O.T.H.S. first release of 2022, was the scathing social backlash of ‘SYNERGY’ which once again received much critical acclaim from the likes of KEXP DJ John Richard’s who picked the song as his ‘Song Of The Day’ and from BBC6 Music where the track made it onto the listener influenced ‘Introducing Mixtape’. The track also secured the band a place on taste-makers This Feeling ‘Ones To Watch’ list. The band have also enjoyed national radio play with  Mickey Bradley on BBC Radio Ulster  and Frank Skinner on Absolute Radio.

D.O.T.H.S. are now back with the latest instalment in their tantalising catalogue of powerful, thought provoking anthems.  

‘CHANCER’, is an explosive, headbanging and yet somehow emotionally charged and insightful track. It leaps out of the starting gates and takes no prisoners as it zooms along at great pace with its buzzing, electrifying guitar riffs, pounding drums and snarling, realism  commentary. Coming in at 3.08 mins it’s a total powerhouse of a track from start to finish.  

Lyrically the track shines a light on the sometimes-difficult reality facing individuals growing up in low-income areas with a lack of education and few job prospects, ultimately leading to a life of having to find ways to make ends meet.

Indeed the band have said of the track:

“‘CHANCER’ gives an insight into “a day in the life” of a Chancer, a Frank Gallagher meets Delboy character who’ll sell you a new TV just as soon as he’s lifted it from your living room. Ducking,diving and scheming his way through life. The second half of the track finds the Chancer alone, reflecting, thinking, about mistakes made and agonising over what could have been. CHANCER holds up a mirror to the parts of our society that are often ignored.”

D.O.T.H.S. have recently signed to Bubblebrain Records and CHANCER was recorded at Electric Bear Studios and was Produced by Death Of The High Street.

Upcoming Gigs 

30/11/22 – Nottingham – The Chameleon Arts Café

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