Blue Bendy’s new single, ‘So Medieval’, is a unique cut that does exactly what it says on the tin. It’s an explosive blend of genres and sounds, with their interestingly crafted lyrics about a bad breakup falling above something that sits between indie, experimental pop and post-rock, combined with compositional poise. On the video, which sees the band donned in tabards, chainmail and armour, Blue Bendy say: “Some directors yearn for the glory days of million dollar budgets with 800 backing dancers and sprawling central Manhattan locations. We get much more of a kick out of what joy we can achieve with one rented suit of armour and a smoke machine.” Their debut album, also called So Medieval, is out now. -Dan Peeke