Lead singer, Jack Barnett of These New Puritans, declares the bands original inspiration to their ‘art rock’ sound came from hip-hop big boys Wu-Tang Clan. It’s easily noticed throughout their first album Beat Pyramid that the Clan’s graveled sounds were used as a key influence. The group was also influenced by the electronic edge of Aphex Twin, as well as the infamous cartoon series, The Smurfs. ‘We want war’ is the leading single from Hidden, the bands newest album.

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