Heartsink

**Heartsink** is a British post-punk trio hailing from Manchester, known for their brooding, introspective sound that stitches together gritty guitars, driving basslines, and atmospheric shoegaze textures. Formed in the late 2010s by vocalist/guitarist James Carroll, bassist Tom O’Reilly, and drummer Joe Carroll, the band carved a niche with raw, emotionally charged tracks like “Fixed Point” (2020) and “Resurrection,” blending existential lyricism with a DIY ethos. Their music often grapples with themes of personal turmoil and societal disillusionment, delivered through James’ haunting vocals and the band’s knack for crafting tension-and-release dynamics.

Over the past few years, Heartsink has steadily built a cult following, sharing stages with acts like Soft Kill and appearing at festivals such as Outbreak. Their recent releases—including the moody “Taking It Slow / Memory” double single and 2023’s “Last Year”—showcase their commitment to refining their signature gloom-tinged sound while staying true to their grassroots approach. Whether through self-produced visuals or visceral live sets, Heartsink remains a voice for the disenchanted, one reverberating riff at a time.