Eight Rounds Rapid

**Eight Rounds Rapid** is a sharp-witted post-punk band hailing from Southend-on-Sea, England, known for their gritty, no-nonsense sound and sardonic lyrical edge. Formed in the early 2010s, the group channels the spirit of classic post-punk acts like The Fall or Wire, blending jagged guitars, driving rhythms, and frontman David Alexander’s deadpan vocal delivery. Their music often critiques modern life with a dry, British sense of humor, as heard in recent releases like *Love Your Work* (2023) and *Lossleader* (2022), which mix wiry riffs with observational lyrics about work, consumerism, and absurdity.

With a DIY ethos and a knack for catchy, angular hooks, Eight Rounds Rapid has built a cult following through relentless touring and albums like *Eating* (2023) and *Objet d’Art* (2022). Tracks like *Tricks* showcase their knack for pairing incisive social commentary with tightly coiled energy, cementing their reputation as one of the UK’s most underrated underground acts. No frills, all grit—this is post-punk that refuses to overcomplicate.