Fresh from their rapid ascent in the underground scene, Slung‘s ‘Laughter‘ arrives like a clenched fist wrapped in velvet – a powerful exploration of familial trauma that hits with precision and purpose.
This debut single from their upcoming album ‘In Ways‘ showcases a band already operating with remarkable confidence.
The track’s strength lies in its masterful tension between Katie Oldham’s dynamic vocal performance and the band’s muscular instrumentation. Ali Johnson’s incendiary riffs and Vlad Matveikov’s grounding basslines create a foundation that’s both technically impressive and emotionally resonant, while Ravi Martin’s rhythmic punctuation drives the narrative forward with controlled fury.
Beyond its technical prowess, ‘Laughter‘ transmutes the raw pain of parental rejection into something both visceral and carefully crafted. Each element serves the song’s emotional core, drawing from influences as diverse as Deftones and Wednesday while carving out territory distinctly their own. It’s a statement piece that suggests Slung’s upcoming debut album could be one of 2025’s most compelling alternative arrivals.
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