Emerging duo BIG FEAR return with ‘Anger’, a volatile and unfiltered first look at their forthcoming EP ‘New Hire’, landing later this year. It feels like an escalation rather than a departure—leaning further into the intensity that’s quickly defined their rise.
Built around a pulsing, industrial-tinged backbone, ‘Anger’ balances precision with something far more unrestrained. Produced by Charlie Andrew (known for work with alt-J and Wolf Alice), the track merges sharp electronic textures with live instrumentation that feels deliberately on edge, never quite settling.
At its core is a performance from frontwoman Alice Edwards that cuts straight through. Her delivery moves between restraint and release, channelling a distinctly feminine anger shaped by expectation, rejection, and the exhausting cycle of self-reinvention. The track’s narrative circles that tension—identity reshaped and repackaged in pursuit of acceptance, only to fracture under its own weight.
There’s a theatrical undercurrent to it all, something that’s become central to BIG FEAR’s identity. Jack Wilkinson’s multi-instrumental work builds a shifting backdrop around Edwards’ voice, giving the song a sense of movement that feels both controlled and chaotic.
Following their debut EP ‘Career Day’, which saw support from BBC Radio 6 Music, Radio X and a wave of editorial backing, the duo have steadily built a reputation for performances that blur the line between gig and spectacle. That momentum continues to grow, with upcoming dates across the UK and Europe adding to their expanding live presence.
‘Anger’ sets the tone for ‘New Hire’, a project expected to dig deeper into the emotional and societal pressures that shape the duo’s work. It doesn’t offer resolution—instead, it sits firmly in the discomfort, amplifying it, and refusing to look away.
Stream the single below
