‘Mother Monica’ is the new single from UK punk band Jools. It’s a huge, fuzzy track that brings together a metallic, punky energy with the melodic accessibility of indie and the attitude of post-hardcore. The width of the production matches the energy of vocalist Kate Price, who snarls her way through the sub-three-minute cut. “We’d spoken about the constant, underlying feeling of guilt and need to be ‘good’ that can sometimes come with being brought up Catholic. For us, that eventually manifested in a need to be rebellious", explains vocalist Kate. "The hook of the chorus comes from a prayer by St Augustine, who was known for being excessive and sinful in his youth, and asked God to make him good, but just not yet. Mother Monica is our version of that prayer.” The band’s debut album, Violent Delights, is out on June 6th, 2025, via Hassle Records. -Dan Peeke