The Clause tonight – in session for John Kennedy’s X-Posure from Radio X on October 9th.
Full band, but a stripped down version with improvised drums. The Clause have been on something of a roll lately – a lot of touring all over the UK from now until December in order to promote their latest album, Victim of a Casual Thing, slated to drop on October 24th.
Here is a snippet of a very enthusiastic review from the blog Thisisthemusic, which came out today (October 14):
Some debut albums introduce a band; others announce them. Victim of A Casual Thing is firmly the latter — a record that doesn’t just showcase The Clause’s talent but cements their place as one of the most exciting young bands in the UK. The Clause have been grafting for years, rising from sticky-floored clubs to packed-out festival tents on pure groove and charisma. Across 12 tracks, they blend swaggering indie-rock, funk-driven grooves, cinematic ambition, and raw emotional honesty into something that feels not just cohesive but vital. It’s the sound of a band who aren’t afraid to wear their influences on their sleeve, yet still sound entirely their own.
Victim Of A Casual Thing isn’t just a debut — it’s a statement of identity and intent. Across 12 tracks, The Clause prove they can do it all: swaggering grooves, anthemic punches, tender moments, and expansive epics. What makes the album great isn’t just its versatility, but the confidence with which the band stitches it together — always recognisably them, no matter the style.
This is the sound of a band refusing to play small, delivering a debut that feels built for longevity. With Victim Of A Casual Thing, The Clause haven’t just arrived — they’ve kicked the door in, set the room alight, and left a mark that can’t be ignored.
It’s available now (or as a pre-sale if you’re reading this before October 24th – via their website, which you should check out anyway – lots of goodies and lots of information.
In the meantime, dive in.
