PARCS Announce 'Sleepless' EP Released 2nd May 2025
South Wales Indie/Synth-Pop Newcomers Reveal New Single ‘Pull/Push’
Released 28th January 2025
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Newport, South Wales indie/synth-pop quartet PARCS are delighted to announce that their forthcoming new EP Sleepless will be released on 2nd May 2025.
To celebrate the news, the band have revealed their new single ‘Pull/Push’ which is set for release on 28th January 2025, and has just been added to the BBC Radio Wales A List.
A yearning midnight epic that swells and swirls with waves of synth, ‘Pull/Push’ plays ever further with PARCS’ vision of nu-disco, centering a driving, four-on-the-floor beat that’s absolutely begging for a dance floor to fill with immediate effect.
Commenting on the single, the band say: “‘Pull/Push’ captures the tension of indecision—the feeling of being stuck between choices. Born from a dense synth texture, the song evolved into a hazy, warbled atmosphere balanced by a punchy drum beat. Joe expanded the initial idea’s structure, creating dynamic shifts between the dreamy, layered sound and the warm, natural vibe of the verses. It’s a track that thrives on contrast, reflecting the push and pull of uncertainty.”
The track follows on from previously-released single ‘Fever’, and is the latest look at the forthcoming new body of work, which explores themes of depression, anxiety, and the feelings of hopelessness often found in a life of chronic pain whilst still encapsulating their signature hopeful, nu-disco-driven sound.
Written and recorded at the bandmembers’ homes across months of collaboration and voice notes, the new material on Sleepless was finalised with vocals recorded at StudiOwz in Elly's home county, Pembrokeshire.
“This was the first time we had the opportunity to get away from home and record over a weekend, making a real event of it,” say the band of their experience recording the set of songs. “The whole weekend was so wholesome and really cemented the direction we’d gone in for the EP. There were dog cuddles (love you Basil), ice cream and sea swimming which added to the wholesome vibes. Musically, StudiOwz was ideal for us, with Owain making us feel so comfortable and giving us the space to be creative. We all left feeling like that was one of our favourite weekends of the year.”
Drawing inspiration from the dreamy tones of ‘80s synth pop and the modern production style and techniques used in electronic music, South Wales’ PARCS have pioneered a future-leaning euphony that’s both uplifting and introspective by turns.
The band's sound is characterised by shimmering synths, hooky guitar riffs, driving bass lines, and four to the floor drums, with bittersweet, melancholic choruses that you can't help but move your feet to—it’s music with both groove and heart.
PARCS have released 2 EPs to date—2019’s I’m Not Having A Nice Time and 2022 follow-up Dawnsio Trist—with their most recent standalone single ‘Something Sweet’ dropping earlier in 2024.
Headlining the Settlement Stage at Greenman Festival 2024, as well as a stage at BBC 6 Music Festival Fringe in Cardiff, the quartet have become regulars at Focus Wales Festival. In 2024 they were awarded BBC Horizons funding which helped fund the new release.
They have received radio support from Deb Grant at BBC 6music, Adam Walton, Bethan Elfyn, and Molly Palmer at BBC Radio Wales and BBC Radio Cymru, and recorded a live session for Huw Stephens’ BBC Radio Wales show earlier this year.
Live Dates:
23rd - 25th May 2025 - In It Together Festival - Margam
PARCS are:
Elly Sinnett - Vocals
Joe Coote - Bass/Guitar/Synths/Production
Liam Tucker - Guitar/Synths/Production
Kristy Cromwell - Backing vocals (live bass and synths)
PARCS online:
https://linktr.ee/parcsmusic
