Holding nothing back, the dramatic DNA gives fans a further taste of the band’s forthcoming album.

Saddleworth’s Twisted Wheel have had their fair share of ups and downs over the past decade, but their newest track DNA is definitely pushing towards the upper end of this swing. The track is taken from their forthcoming album, which is set for release in November. An exhilarating journey of flashy guitars and melodramatic vocals, it’s a roaring engine of rock and roll – think along the lines of Queen or Oasis, and you’ll have the stirring DNA. A dedication towards lead singer Jonny Brown’s late mother, it comes as no surprise that it’s a track packed with raw emotion, searing intensity and yet-to-be-healed grief.

Losing a parent is never an easy thing, and none more so than for Brown, who spent 4 weeks by her side on a hospital floor in Spain. In dire need of rest, he travelled back to her apartment one night, to later receive the devastating news that she passed away. In tragic moments like this, the magic of music can truly shine as it acts as a catharsis and a way to capture all of the overwhelming emotions, providing a way forward from the melancholy.

Catch the band on one of their upcoming live dates.

August

23 – Reading Festival, Reading

24 – Leeds Festival

September

20 – Yellow Earl, Whitehaven

21 – Bootleg Social, Blackpool

28 – Leadmill, Sheffield

October

04 – Whelan’s, Dublin

11 – The Wardrobe, Leeds

19 – KU Bar, Stockton On Tees

November

01 – King Tuts, Glasgow

02 – Thousand Island, London

08 – Bodega, Nottingham

15 – O2 Ritz, Manchester