Dublin post-funk quartet SCUSTIN have dropped their new single “The Ick (Don’t Put Blackcurrant In That Pint Of Guinness)“.
The track features on their upcoming debut album ‘Confessions Of A Pub Talker‘, due to be released on 19 September. Get it here.
Recorded and produced by Richie Kennedy (The Murder Capital, RIDE, Interpol, Shame) at Black Mountain Studios, the forthcoming debut is a modern Irish concept record that tells the story of Larry, a barman in his mid-to-late 20s struggling to find his way amidst the social and economic uncertainties of modern Irish life.
Bracing lead single ‘The Ick’ is a tongue-in-cheek satire of the post-punk genre, embracing its recent resurgence and drawing on influences from early Viagra Boys, Idles, and Irish bands such as Gurriers and The Scratch.
Speaking about it, the band said:
“Lyrically, the track addresses the sacrilegious attempts to taint Ireland’s most sacred beverage—Guinness—and draws a line between those who attempt such absurdities and those who don’t. The global phenomenon of “The Ick” serves as a fitting metaphor, delivering the message with a sharp edge of satire, and highlighting how trivial annoyances can become outlets for frustration in a world full of more significant issues.”
Take a listen now.
More than just a band, Scustin blurs the lines between crowd and artist. When you step into a Scustin show, you don’t just watch the band—you become part of it. Scustin is a state of mind, a shared love for all things craic. To be “Scustin” is to belong to a group united by this love, where every show is a celebration of connection, culture, and pure, unfiltered fun.
Upcoming Live Dates
- 16th March – Milton Keynes – Craufurd Arms
- 17th March – London, Camden – Dublin Castle
- 11th April – Dublin – Trinity Ball
- 25th May – Newcastle – A Stone’s Throw Music Festival
Photo courtesy of Wall of Sound
