Camens Emerge Swaggering with New Single 'Anything To Win'

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Returning to the world of music releases after their well-received and notable 2024 UK Top 10 debut album 'Work/Life/Balance', CAMENS are now poised to unleash a newly branded and sonically evolved sound onto the masses. Moving away from the solidly rooted and undeniably ear-catching indie sensibilities of their now highly regarded debut album, CAMENS’ new single 'Anything To Win' delves deeply into desert rock soundscapes, taking inspiration from the worthy sound of Queens Of The Stone Age and evolving into a scuzzier, fuzzed-out rock vibe.

The Josh Homme-influenced Humbug/A.M. era Arctic Monkeys inspiration behind this new track is unmistakable, aiming to closely imitate the hypnotic kick-drum and snare thud found in lead single 'Do I Wanna Know' at a nearly exact tempo. While 'Do I Wanna Know' is universally celebrated for its minimal, cool, and atmospheric rock swagger, coupled with Alex Turner’s unique poetic flair, 'Anything To Win' maintains the groove and pulse in a jagged step, allowing the vocals and instrumentation to bounce and breathe.

Luke Brightmore’s steady drum thud follows a moment of noise swell and vocal contribution from lead vocalist and bassist Todd (Scott) Powell, heralding the beginning of the track. It's a groovy, sauntering, foot-stomp of a number, reminiscent of the A.M. era Arctic Monkeys ('Why'd You Only Call Me When You're High', specifically). However, the fuzzy guitar tones intertwined with the drum and bass create a grit that moves this track more towards festival-worthy anthem rock. Powell's vocals leap through various ranges with peaks and lows, shifting in cadence as the beat pulses slowly in the background, enriched by smooth band backing vocals. The main guitar riff deserves praise: it's an infectious creation by guitarists James Corbishley and Josh Egan, biting and bouncing in sync with the track's rhythm. The guitar solo is additionally admirable; sometimes less is more, as the minimal guitar stabs in the second chorus transition into dry and distorted guitar bends that moan dissonantly, adding a raw texture before the solo returns to more conventional key within a sprightly descent. Sound engineering here is commendable; scuzzy and rough when necessary, yet never compromising the high standard of production.

This track signals a new direction for the band, merging their early indie roots with the vigor and heft of alternative music, desert rock, and groovy rhythms. It’s been two years since their debut album release, unsigned and seemingly without marketing funds, yet amidst this quiet period, I’d wager this new single, alongside future releases, will propel them even further upward.

The sophomore album 'LOS KARMA' is set to arrive via UNCOMMON SENSE on February 12th, 2027.