Enigmatic Irish noise-rockers Naked Lungs have returned, ending the wait for new music with their blistering new single, “Glitter.” Marking their first release since 2023’s widely acclaimed debut Doomscroll, the track finds the four-piece at their most explosive. Known for a signature command of dynamics, the band masterfully balances teeth-gritting tension with a groove-heavy first act before descending into a crushing, high-adrenaline finale that leans into their heaviest influences to date.
Of the single, vocalist Tom Brady states,
Glitter is about denial – watching people bury their heads in the sand to hide from the chaos right in front of them. Clinging to fear and loud opinions because it lets them avoid the truth. Integrity got left behind, quick fixes took over, and real accountability became indifference. The world is on fire, and too many are asking, “Why should I care?
Recorded during a fervent writing period, “Glitter” is just the beginning of what the band promises will be a series of releases throughout 2026. Having already conquered the UK and EU festival circuits, including high-profile slots at 2000Trees, The Great Escape, and Left Of The Dial, Naked Lungs are reaffirming their status as one of Ireland’s most vital noise exports. Lyrically, the track takes aim at modern apathy and the refusal to acknowledge the chaos right in front of them, setting a defiant tone for their next chapter.
