The 53 – “Salaryman”

The 53 are a new UK duo made up of Dan and Maria, and they just put out their latest original single, “Salaryman”. If you haven’t heard of them yet, they formed after meeting during a quiet period when Maria decided to try drumming after watching a Moe Tucker documentary. Dan already had some songs and a guitar, and they ended up naming the band after a random night at the bingo.

They play garage-infused new wave rock with a mindset that technique is just a failure of style. That attitude is all over this new track. It is short, sharp, primitive, and catchy as hell. Following their previous releases like “Spider Girls”, “Juan”, and “Gingerbread Man”, this new one fits right into their growing collection of raw rock anthems. It completely skips the polished, over-produced style you hear so much these days. Instead, it gives you a punchy, no-nonsense blast of pure energy that cuts straight to the point.

It is exactly the kind of unpolished, authentic music that explains why they have been winning over crowds at their live shows in London and Amsterdam. It proves that you don’t need a million effects to make a powerful impact—just raw spirit and a great hook. They are quickly turning into one of the most exciting bands to watch on the underground scene.

Make sure to follow The 53 on social media so you can stay updated on everything else they have coming out this year.