‘Handshake’ is the new single from LIPWORMS, a techno-psych quartet from Portsmouth. Their sound is an interesting blend of manic electronic noise, meshed with the spontaneity of a heavy rock band, guided by the ebb and flow of an electro-epic, all wrapped up in a web of psychedelia. This one started out “as a noisy 15-minute live jam. Disjointed acid house with guitar noise and distorted screams over the top. It still is, in a way, but condensing the song down helped us find the right balance. We like to think of it as the sound of the internet screaming.” You can listen to ‘Handshake’ as part of Slow Dance Records’ annual compilation, Slow Dance ‘23, celebrating the lo-fi, experimental and alternative from London and beyond. -Dan Peeke