Sabina Hellstrom, leader of London-based outfit Bande á Part describes their debut single as “a representation of how internal chaos fuels external creativity and artistic expression.” Titled Chaos, the track reveals the band’s initial sound and voice, warping the spectrum of loud and quiet, light and dark to create a layered composition that unfolds gradually; bristling with raw post-punk energy and distorted orchestration. Recorded live between South London’s Teeth Studios and the iconic Union Chapel, Bande á Part utilised the Chapel’s legendary organ built in 1877 to add depth to the track – the warm, gothic keys becoming the track’s heartbeat, whipped into a frenzy by wild sax and chasing drums. Completing the band’s current line-up, Hellstrom is joined by Milo Stapleton (bass guitar), Billy Rubin (keyboard, percussion), Pedro Soler (guitar), Sebastian Bloom (drums).

The accompanying video – premiered above, directed by Pedro Soler and Alex Schipper – mirrors the track’s spirit, using rapid-cut frames and strobe effects to disorientate the viewer and reflect explosive bursts of creativity and rebellion. “Each visual and sonic element serves as a metaphor for the turbulent journey of self-expression,” Hellstrom tells us, “Chaos should reveal how these feelings, though challenging, forge a path to artistic innovation, the relentless energy and beauty of these moments.”

Bande á Part will play a single release show at The Sebright Arms on 6th November, with special guests Zilcho Hamblin, Poppy Jean Crawford and October.

Video credits:

Directors Pedro Soler & Alexander Schipper 
Producer Sabina Hellstrom
Art Director Jordan Hamblin 
Movement Director Hannah Mason
Director of Photography Pedro Soler
Hi8 Footage & Still Photography Alexander Schipper
Behind the scenes & Still Photography Rei Delos-Reyes
Wardrobe Ann Demeulemeester 
Stylist October
Cast Sabina Hellstrom, Pedro Soler, Billy Rubin
Recorded at Teeth Studios & The Union Chapel 

Vocals, Guitar: Sabina Hellstrom
Guitar: Fred Bird
Bass Guitar: Milo Stapleton-Brister
Keyboard, Percussion: Billy Rubin
Drums: Sebastian Bloom
Saxophone 1: Morgan Wallace
Saxophone 2: Max Florez
Trumpet: Vincent Curson-Smith

Producer & Mixing Engineer: Patrick James-Fitzroy
Studio Engineer (Teeth Studios): James Neville
Assistant Engineer (The Union Chapel): Dante Traynor
Mastering Engineer: Téo Leduc