Galivantes' "Circles & Boxes" is the rebel yell we didn't know we needed from a band that's been hiding in the UK shadows, like a musical vigilante waiting to unleash trumpet-punk justice. It's the anthem for those who've missed out on their legendary live gigs, which are basically the stuff of unicorn sightings – you only hear about them if you're in the secret fan club that attends every show.
With a sound that's like X-ray Specs went on a ska holiday, this track is the debut release from the indie label Do It Ourselves (DIO) Recordings, proving that these musicians not only rock the stage but also take charge of their recording destiny. "Circles & Boxes" is more infectious than the common cold, so get ready for a musical contagion of trumpet-fueled, get-up-and-bounce madness. Welcome to the Galivantes party – where the punk's loud, the trumpets are proud, and everyone's invited to join the circus!
Review by Thomas Imposter