After the release of their recent single ‘Cut and Run’, Slaves have previewed their new album ‘Acts Of Fear And Love’ at Mad Cool Festival.
According to the band, ‘Acts of Fear and Love’ is a philosophical, bold and direct statement that’s spawned from everyday chatter. In this instance, it was a memory of drummer Isaac Holman’s college teacher who once told him: “There’s no such thing as hate – just acts of fear and love”.
Appearing on the Mad Cool Stage, Slaves opened the first day of the Madrid festival on July 12, where they perform three new songs including ‘Chokehold’, ‘The Lives They Wish They Had’ and ‘Photo Opportunity’.
“When she left me, I took it badly/I was a right mess, you see I loved her madly” with this lyrics the band narrates a tale of heartbreak remembering drummer Isaac Holman.
‘Photo Opportunity’ showed a different side to Slaves, with Vincent finger-picking a soft, lilting melody that gave way in each chorus to something more anthemic.
The details of ‘Acts Of Fear And Love’ has a more personal feel, which is also evident in the artwork and accompanying photos, with the band eschewing their more traditional artwork style and collaborating with, renowned fashion and documentary photographer, Juergen Teller.
The band is up to planning the tour dates for the rest of the year, with several pitstops through some big-billed music festivals, including Osheaga at Montreal, Canada, Leeds and Reading Festival in UK, Lollapalooza Chicago and ultimately wrapping up at Cal Jam in October.
> Shatabdi Sarker Poushi
