deep tan – xenomorph queen

It’s generally a good sign when a band’s sound is hard to describe, denoting that they’re producing something more than the ever prevalent music by numbers that insists on popping up relentlessly elsewhere. This has consistently been the case for London based deep tan, whose spiky flit between light and shade on this and previous releases invites intrigue, and challenges the listener to confront what’s going on around them. New single xenomorph queen is no exception. Pushed for a comparison, there’s a corner of my mind where this track sits next to Bis’ Kandy Pop with the saccharine removed and a sprinkling of The Slits poured on top. A very welcome return from the trio.

The band say of the song: “’xenomorph queen’ witnesses the real star of the alien franchise in a new context: in the throes of a lesbian romance. a sensual – but still punk – track about matriarchy, queer parenting and sapphic love, this close encounter offers a new, intergalactic perspective on #hotmilfsinyourarea #xenomilf”

xenomorph queen is out now, watch the video here…

deep tan set out on a UK & EU arena tour in November, supporting Queens of the Stone Age – UK dates here

Words by Siobhan

Published 27th October 2023