Remain Blank’s latest double pack single,”The Kitchen Floor / The Second Time,” is a gritty, two-sided punch of rock that blends raw storytelling with unapologetic energy.
Opening with the blunt directive “Just go,” frontman and self-proclaimed lunatic Alex Lennon Heywood sets the tone for The Kitchen Floor, a blistering march into the delirium of substance abuse. Both lyrically and instrumentally, it captures the intoxicating mix of invincibility and absurdity that comes with the territory. Originally written in just five minutes — sparked by Alex’s ironically penned lyrics — the track has since become a live set staple, channeling chaotic brilliance into a sonic gut punch.
On the flip side, The Second Time shifts closer to the indie rock pulse of Bolton’s scene, drawing comparisons to peers like the Florentines. With infectious hooks, sly lyricism, and lead guitarist Séan Lane’s unforgettable solos, the track turns teenage heartbreak — or as Alex calls it, “a song about getting binned off” — into a raucous, sing-along anthem.
Together, the two songs showcase Remain Blank’s knack for weaving humor, heartbreak, and unfiltered grit into rock that sticks. This release cements them as one of Bolton’s most exciting and unpredictable new acts.
This double pack showcases their knack for weaving humor, honesty, and grit into unforgettable rock that truly sticks
