After a five-year hiatus following their 2021 debut, Flourish, Bristol’s The Actions have returned with a sound that has shed its cinematic haze in favour of something far more confrontational. Their new single, “Take More,” marks a definitive shift for the duo, Silty and Mo, who have traded shadowy textures for a “leaner, almost punk-like directness.” The track is a restless exploration of suburban burnout, pairing brooding electronic tension with a driving momentum that reflects the frustration of being caught between the comfort of home and the desperate need to escape a repetitive loop.
Of the single, the band states,
“’Take More’ is a song about growing up in the suburbs. It captures nights spent twisting your mind over the future, caught between staying with the people you love and the need to escape.”
The release arrives as a comprehensive three-track bundle, featuring the original version alongside a stripped-back “Flatland Mix” and a rhythmic reimagining from IKO Twins. By bringing their emotions closer to the surface, The Actions have made their signature dark sound feel more urgent and physically present than ever before.
The accompanying music video, produced by the band’s own Mo via MStar Design, uses a vast, dust-blown landscape to mirror the alienation of a generation with few prospects. It depicts young adults drifting and dancing through a void, searching for hedonistic distractions to numb the isolation of their surroundings. Having already earned nods from Clash and BBC Radio 6 Music, The Actions are clearly refuelled and ready for a busy year; with “Take More” serving as a bold opening statement, the duo has promised even more music to follow throughout 2026.
