On 20th June 2025, Bristol-based band Seek Warmth released their highly anticipated single “Regular Cares”, a track that not only marks a major artistic milestone for the group, but also encapsulates years of creative growth, gigging, and personal reflection. With a rich blend of post-punk grit, noise rock edge, and surprisingly crisp pop sensibilities, Regular Cares is the kind of debut that demands attention—raw, intricate, and deeply human.
If you’ve been following the UK’s underground scenes or found yourself at the right gig in Bristol over the last few years, you might already be familiar with the group’s sonic identity: emotionally charged, sonically adventurous, and above all, authentic. With Regular Cares, Seek Warmth has delivered a release that feels less like a product and more like a document—an honest snapshot of four musicians who love music, love playing it together, and aren’t afraid to let their own lives bleed into the songs they make.
From the first distorted notes of Regular Cares, it’s clear this track wears its influences proudly: the angular tension of post-punk, the abrasive undercurrent of noise rock, and an unexpected clarity brought in by pop-leaning melodies. But instead of getting caught in genre tropes, Seek Warmth spins these elements into something that feels lived-in and unpredictable. The track surges forward with a pulsing energy, driven by tight instrumentation and layered textures that reward repeat listens.
The guitars snarl and shimmer in equal measure, the drums lock in with a restless precision, and the vocals ride the edge of disaffected calm and emotional urgency. Lyrically, Regular Cares doesn’t shy away from big ideas—it’s a meditation on both personal and societal pressure, tackling themes of emotional burnout, modern detachment, and the quiet resilience needed just to exist. The lyrics don’t shout their message—they mutter, question, observe—making them hit even harder.
Seek Warmth isn’t just another post-punk band trying to mimic the past. What makes Regular Cares stand out is how much the band’s identity is woven into its creation. Composed of Paul McIver, Jay Patel, Miles Ward, and Cal Watkins, the group formed through a shared love of underground gigs and musical experimentation. And it shows. Every element in Regular Cares—from the complex arrangements to the intimate production—feels intentional and deeply collaborative.
What’s especially compelling is how democratic their process was. Each member had a significant say in their contributions, and it’s clear that no note or lyric made it into the final cut without full collective buy-in. As the band shared, “We all made sure we felt happy individually and collectively about what we produced.” It’s a rare approach in today’s fast-moving music landscape—and it’s part of what makes the track feel so genuine.
Much of the music was produced and recorded by Miles Ward, with additional recording at The Bookhouse Studios by Tom Hill, which helped ground the track with a professional edge while keeping its DIY soul intact.
Following a successful album launch show at The Exchange in Bristol, Seek Warmth has proven that their music translates just as powerfully live as it does in the studio. The energy in Regular Cares feels like it was built for the stage—dynamic, tense, and ready to erupt. With more shows expected to be announced soon, the momentum behind the band is only growing.
And while the track might feel complex in structure—with shifting rhythms, angular guitars, and layered vocals—it remains strikingly memorable. As the band put it, “At the end of a show many people will say ‘those songs were quite complex but really memorable’—and we’ll take that.”
In Regular Cares, Seek Warmth has crafted more than just a lead single—it’s a statement of purpose. It’s the sound of four musicians pushing against the boundaries of genre, letting their personal stories and shared histories shape a track that feels as heartfelt as it is sonically bold.
There’s a lived-in maturity to the music, not because it’s polished or overly professional, but because it’s unfiltered. It’s music made with intention—not chasing trends, not mimicking aesthetics, but expressing something real. That honesty makes Regular Cares one of the most compelling indie releases of the year so far.
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