The Scratch Release Fiery New Single ‘Gladrags’ and Announce ‘Pull Like A Dog’ Album
Irish punk band The Scratch have unveiled their latest single, “Gladrags,” a track described as both fiery and reflective. The release coincides with the announcement of their upcoming album, Pull Like A Dog, set to drop on March 13 via Music For Nations .
Inspiration Behind ‘Gladrags’
The band revealed that “Gladrags” was partially inspired by an interview with Tyler, The Creator. They explained the song explores the consequences of inattentiveness, leading to a cycle of introspection and further distraction. The lyrics also touch upon observing similar patterns in others and their coping mechanisms. According to the band, the song is “about how being inattentive can land me in hot water, which ironically makes me wander further into my thoughts, resulting in this perpetual cycle of inattentiveness. But also seeing it in others and observing how they strive to cover it up/deal with it.”
‘Pull Like A Dog’ Tracklist
The forthcoming album, Pull Like A Dog, will feature the following tracks:
- ‘Pull Like A Dog’
- ‘Pullin’ Teeth’
- ‘Gladrags’
- ‘Crack’
- ‘Mother Of God’
- ‘Spacer’
- ‘Roses N Poses’
- ‘I Hope All Is Forgiven’
- ‘Horsefly’
- ‘Ringsend’
Tour Dates
The Scratch will be embarking on an extensive tour spanning the UK, Ireland, North America, Australia, and Europe. Key dates include:
- March 16: Rough Trade, Liverpool, UK
- March 17: Signature Brew Blackhorse Road, London, UK
- March 19: Rough Trade, Bristol, UK
- April 9: Corner Hotel, Richmond, Australia
- July 4: Iveagh Gardens, Dublin, Ireland (biggest headline show to date)
A full list of tour dates can be found here.
Band Background and Activism
Formed in 2016, The Scratch are known for their blend of heavy metal and Irish folk music. They gained prominence after a performance at the Rory Gallagher festival went viral. Their debut album, “Couldn’t Give A Rats,” was released in 2020. The band has also demonstrated a commitment to social and political activism, notably boycotting the Radar Festival last July in solidarity with Bob Vylan following a controversy at Glastonbury. They stated their action was a protest against “the censorship and de-platforming of artists speaking out against the ongoing genocide in Gaza.”