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A split 10” of two of Gold Mold's flagship artists.

Taking influence from acts such as Weezer, Fuzz, Gang of Four, Teenage Fanclub and Rush, Grand Pricks have been honing their sound over the last three years with the help of Gold Mold Records. Continued support from the label has allowed the band to expand their sound with even greater levels of fuzz-tinged guitar rock.

Polarnecks came to the label's attention with their debut “Never Heard of Sports” EP, an early glimpse into the band's capacity for distilling raw millennial angst into three minute pop gems.

Playing a number of shows together and recording each other allowed the two groups to bond over a shared appreciation for 90s alt rock and the DIY ethos. The bands gradually became something of a unit, which is jokingly acknowledged with the collective moniker of 'Polarpricks'.

The EP was recorded by Lewis Glass at Glassworks Studio, Glasgow. This represented a change in approach for both Grand Pricks or Polarnecks who had previously self-recorded, though working with Lewis proved to be a complete success.

Balancing a high level of professionalism with his entrenched punk/DIY values, Lewis was able to bring out the best in both bands.

Grand Pricks begin proceedings with 'En Fliqué' and 'Don't Vote'. ‘En Fliqué’ deals with the modern cycle of compulsive technology use and the corresponding sense of self-curation and increased anxiety it fosters. ‘Don't Vote’ is a reactionary protest song to the institutionalised nepotism displayed by the current British Government.

Polarnecks chose to record the songs 'Pretty' and 'Dogs'.

'Pretty' is a song about social anxieties getting in the way of self-improvement, wanting to take risks and make bold choices in life but being held back by insecurity. 'Dogs', meanwhile, is about the realisation that only so much good can come out of analysing your issues. After a certain point it becomes unhelpful to dwell on problems - this dwelling can become a problem in itself. The chorus therefore likens personal issues to 'sleeping dogs', that are 'best not disturbed'.

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