Other Half – Transgression Is Outdated

Norwich’s Other Half kick off their latest chapter with “Transgression Is Outdated,” a punk grenade lobbed at nostalgia and self-doubt alike. Out via Big Scary Monsters, it’s their first swing since 2024’s Dark Ageism. The track snarls with feedback-drenched riffs and a beat that slams from sarcastic verses to frantic choruses, landing in a gritty nod to the Breeders’ heyday. Cal Hudson’s vocals drip with venom, jabbing at bands who’ve lost their spark—“ex-ravers defending the pigs”—while smirking at their own potential hypocrisy. It’s a messy, intense stew, seasoned with gore and silly rock flair, questioning if they’re just as guilty of cashing in on past glories. Spoiler: they’re too raw to be that cynical yet.