Mince – “Paid to Leave”

Mince’s debut album “Paid to Leave”, makes a loud and unapologetic entrance. Produced by Jack Grant at Eiger Studios, the record is a no-frills punch of energy, humor, and grit. The band describes it as “an anthology of losers”, and that personality seeps through every song, giving it a scrappy and authentic feel.

The album includes singles “Sad Old Jumper” and “Roadworks on the B6369”, both of which have already found an audience with BBC Introducing spins and tens of thousands of streams. If those tracks are any indication, listeners can expect a tight collection of short, impactful songs that capture Mince’s chaotic live energy while sneaking in moments of hope and absurdity. The vocals cut through with a raw, conversational edge that feels like the band is right there in the room with you.

The cover art, a bold grainy image of someone locked in on binoculars, giving you the feeling you’re catching something raw and unfiltered. I just love it. Follow Mince on Instagram to keep up with upcoming releases and gigs through the rest of 2025.