Shooting Daggers announce new mini-album ‘The Real Life Thing’

SHOOTING DAGGERS have announced a brand new mini‑album!

The London hardcore trio will release their new mini‑album The Real Life Thing on June 5th via New Heavy Sounds. Serving as the follow‑up to 2024’s Love & Rage, the upcoming mini-album was recorded at Bear Bites Horse Studio with Wayne Adams.

The upcoming release features special guest appearances from THE MENSTRUAL CRAMPS and REFUSED’s Dennis Lyxzén, further amplifying its themes. Speaking about the record, the band state, “it’s a crucial time to focus on what really matters. Be present, be aware of real things happening in the world, with integrity and love we can make a difference as a community. There is hope out there, and if we all start treating nature, people and animals with respect and empathy we will be able to become better humans and coexist.

In this mini album, we express the full range of our emotions through various sounds and genres. From cheerfulness to anger and hopefulness. From hardcore punk, to shoegaze, to post hardcore and riot grrrl.

We embrace our authentic self, with sensitivity in response to injustice, we act out, and all the while savouring every moment, being unapologetically yourself, empowering ourselves and each other.”

Alongside the announcement, the band have released their new single Glow, featuring Dennis Lyxzén of REFUSED, accompanied by an official music video.

Watch the official music video for Glow here:

Also, you can view both the track list and artwork for the upcoming new mini‑album below:

Track List: 

1. Adrenaline
2. My Oh My!
3. T.R.L.T.
4. We Just Wanna Play
5. Loud Mouths (feat THE MENSTRUAL CRAMPS)
6. Le Soleil
7. GLOW (feat Dennis Lyxzén)

The Real Life Thing is set for release on June 5th via New Heavy Sounds. Pre‑orders are available now and can be purchased here.