Birmingham-based punk outfit The Novus have dropped a track that was written all the way back in 2019, around the time of the UK General Election. The track builds from quiet strands of chromatic, distorted guitar and bass into an explosion of modern, angst-fuelled punk, pushed forward by a “resentment of those who exploit people for self-gain. The lyric ‘it’s simple common sense’ came about from Jacob Rees-Mogg’s interview with LBC surrounding the Grenfell victims. It became so poignant in this track because it truly defines the ultimate meaning of this song.” ‘I Serve Not’ is released alongside the announcement of their EP, Thaleia Standing, which drops on June 18^th, 2021. -Dan Peeke