Leeds queer rage quartet Artio are riding the waves made by their second studio album Soul Rot, but that doesn't mean that their debut LP Babyface doesn't still hit, as the latest clip posted to the band's YouTube channel. In it, the band tear through "Head In The Sand, Finger On The Trigger," an explosive track about the ignorance surrounding the hateful policies and attitudes towards LGBTQ+ folks. Given the recent rulings regarding bathrooms in the UK, the song is unfortunately more timely than ever.
The performance clip comes from The Key Club in Leeds, the band's hometown, from March 20th of this year, just two months after the release of Soul Rot. This homecoming performance was also featured in a clip of "Let It Be A Void" released earlier this month.
Check out the live, pro-shot clip of "Head In The Sand, Finger On The Trigger" below:
Both Babyface and Soul Rot are available now.
Artio will be featured at East Is Up Festival later this month, as well as Nuremberg Pop Festival this October. They will also be opening for The Crawlers this November in a one-night-only performance in London's Village Underground.
Check out Artio's website for information and tickets for these and future shows.
