Premiere: Irk’s “Idiot Plot” is an Abrasive, Yet Compelling Listen

When the words “noise” and “mathcore” precede a band’s self-ascribed genre, the mind tends to race to the high speed, frenetic works of bands like The Dillinger Escape Plan and Boris. But “Idiot Plot,” the latest single from British experimental noise outfit Irk’s forthcoming record The Seeing House doesn’t really fall into those categories.

As the second single on offer from The Seeing House, “Idiot Plot” manages to plod along for awhile with a steady pulse, its fury stemming from the fury in vocalist J.S. Gordon’s delivery.

Speaking of Gordon, he said the new track is a hodge podge of what makes the band tick, taking ideas and inspiration from all sorts of avenues before committing their sonic goulash into a reality.

“‘Idiot Plot’ came together in a whirlwind of ritualistic shakshuka consumption and fervent readings of paperback books on chess strategy, with a bass and drum dialogue that Gregory Porter would waterslide into from a height most wuthering, it’s the musical equivalent of a Weezer song. The lyrics touch on a range of topics, none of which are relevant, but take my word for it when I say they send a clear message which aligns utterly with your own personal thoughts and feelings, and furthermore, expands on them in interesting new ways that you find compelling and sexy. Ultimately, there’s a lot I could say about this song, but it would be far more challenging, intriguing, and convenient, if you just listened to the thing and see what kind of rumbles it gives you – tum tum or bum bum?”

The Seeing House will be released digitally and in limited LP and CD runs on September 26 via Nefarious Industries, but you can preorder your copy today.