The Straights Deliver New Single 'Remedy'

With their newest single “Remedy,” Portsmouth’s The Straights don’t just turn up the volume — they blow the doors off. Equal parts swagger, sweat, and sonic fury, this track plants a defiant flag in the modern alt-rock landscape. Drawing unapologetically from the raucous spirit of The Libertines and the unapologetic grit of Manic Street Preachers, “Remedy” is a high-voltage exorcism for anyone who's ever felt like the walls are closing in.

From the first snarling riff, you know you're in the hands of a band that means business. George Years’ vocals are pure conviction — part street poet, part rock preacher — rising above Billy May’s slashing guitars, while Michael Arthur’s bass and Jack Crash’s percussion drive the track like a runaway train. The production walks the line between lo-fi rawness and arena-ready punch, giving “Remedy” a timelessness that feels both urgent and nostalgic.

Lyrically, “Remedy” taps into the restless soul of a generation pushed to the edge. It’s not polished therapy—it’s blood, thunder, and guitars-as-defibrillators. Years doesn’t sugarcoat the inner battles; instead, he roars through them with the kind of fervor that only a band forged in tiny clubs and dive bars can muster. In a world full of over-filtered pop and algorithm-chasing singles, this one comes straight from the gut.

What makes “Remedy” more than just another rock song, though, is its timing. As The Straights continue their climb from DIY darlings to legitimate festival-stage contenders, this track feels like a turning point. It’s the sound of a band not only finding their voice, but shouting it through the amps with no intention of turning back down. You can practically hear the live version shaking the rafters already.

Whether you're nursing a hangover, a heartbreak, or a hope you haven’t quite let go of, “Remedy” delivers exactly what its title promises. No frills. No filters. Just four guys, one mission: to make rock feel dangerous — and necessary — again.

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