Bottlemoth find their heartbeat again on new single 'Suki'

There’s a particular kind of warmth that only certain guitar bands can summon. It's the kind that feels like late-night drives, scuffed trainers, and the quiet comfort of knowing you’re not alone. And on their new single 'Suki', Chippenham's Bottlemoth tap directly into that feeling and let it bloom.

Named after a cherished feline companion, the track carries a tenderness at its core, but don’t mistake that softness for fragility. This is Bottlemoth at their most expansive and self-assured. Layers of overdriven guitars rise and swell, wrapping around each other in a haze that feels both cinematic and deeply personal. The textures are fuller than before, the edges a little rougher, and the emotional pull stronger for it.

If their 2024 debut album 'Even Us Ghosts' established them as thoughtful storytellers, 'Suki' signals a band leaning further into their instincts. There’s a clear affection here for turn-of-the-millennium alternative rock, but Bottlemoth avoid mere imitation by channelling that era’s urgency and translating it through their own lens.

Ethan’s songwriting radiates sincerity. You can hear the influence of formative bands that first sparked his love for music, but more importantly, you can hear a musician rediscovering that spark in real time. The chorus arrives like a rush of clarity, soaring without tipping into excess, all while quietly demanding another spin.

Recorded in their DIY space, affectionately dubbed The Cobweb, the production retains an intimacy that suits the song’s spirit. There’s air between the instruments, allowing the emotion to breathe as the band play through.

As Bottlemoth build toward their next full-length, 'Suki' feels like a statement of intent, and a reminder that joy, grounding, and connection can still be found in distorted chords and heartfelt melodies. If this is a glimpse of what 2026 holds, they’re stepping into it with full-bodied confidence at every turn.