Heavy Skint has dropped their first big single, “Vice,” following a period of totally packed live shows in Glasgow. They recorded the track with the skilled producer Chris McCrory and somehow managed to bottle the wild, raw energy of their stage performance while still keeping a strong, clear tune. The song builds up slowly, leading to a big explosion of loud guitars and deep, honest shouting. “Vice” is a very clear statement that Heavy Skint is a band you absolutely need to start watching right now.
This song is special because it was the first one the band ever wrote together and the only early track they kept. Guitarist Jamie Kelly calls it a true “sound picture” of who they are as a group. To make sure the recording felt as intense as their live show, they went all out in the studio. Frontman Jacob Hunter’s singing was so loud it actually caused a noise problem for the rooms next door. Kelly even added to the raw sound by hitting his instrument multiple times, proving their dedication to capturing a true, unfiltered moment.
At its heart, “Vice” is much more than just a quick rock song; it’s a detailed look at the confused parts of being human. The song grabs the listener by immediately focusing on that moment when we know a habit or feeling is bad for us, but the pull is too strong to fight. The entire sound of the song is designed to feel like something appealing that you know will hurt you. This makes the music very honest and easy for almost anyone to understand.
When you listen to the music, it lands firmly in the alternative rock space with deep roots in the post-punk style. What makes it stand out is how it mixes the rough, high energy of a garage band with a very careful, clean sound. The rhythm section is tense and moves quickly, driven by an uneven drum beat that feels less like dance music and more like the constant, troubling tick of your own inner mind.
The loud, rough bass part is the song’s main melody and carries the strong beat. This makes me feel very worried, and it doesn’t go away. They use the guitars well; they don’t play fast, fancy solos. Instead, they make ringing and sharp, cutting sounds that add feeling and depth. The song’s tense, special mood comes from how carefully each piece of music is used. It feels like a wild, messy sound that is still somehow under control, and that’s what makes you keep listening closely.
The vocals deliver the main story with a raw, honest force that connects the song’s feelings right to your own. The singer doesn’t sound too polished or dramatic; instead, the voice carries a tired but clear feeling. It shows the heavy weight of an inner fight, showing both a weak side and a deep inner strength at the same time. Backing voices only show up during the song’s most important emotional parts, like in the chorus. They don’t sweeten the sound, but rather deepen the feeling, making you feel like you are hearing a truly private, whispered secret.
The deepest meaning of “Vice” is its simple study of self-sabotage—the way we keep going back to things that hurt us. The song says the hardest part is not the pain itself, but the mental struggle that comes from seeing the danger clearly. It describes watching an unavoidable problem approach slowly, yet feeling like you either can’t stop it or secretly don’t want to. It perfectly captures the strange comfort of known pain: how a difficult relationship or bad habit feels like a necessary, deep pattern that is impossible to leave.
Heavy Skint powerfully shows the exact moment when the ease of the familiar—even if it is damaging—starts to feel more inviting than the fear of trying for a healthy life. “Vice” suggests that this constant fight, this pull toward the bad but known path, is simply the cost of feeling everything so strongly. It is a powerful truth about our mixed-up emotions.
If you’ve ever felt stuck between what you know is right and what you feel pulled toward, “Vice” is your soundtrack. It’s a raw, loud piece of music that feels like overhearing your own deepest secrets. Hit play now and prepare to feel the tension, the honesty, and the heavy release of this incredible debut.
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