Single// Scholars - Bad For Business

Having played live sets in 2011 alongside the likes of The Computers and Young Guns: Scholars are currently in the midst of a UK tour to promote the single, having begun on 9th February in Stevenage and will come to a close on 25th February in Basingstoke, ending just before the single’s official release.

Having been written from the perspective of the base-rate employee, the track begins with a catchy guitar riff, carrying the track into a shouty vocal zone, instantly inciting a pop-punk atmosphere, with power chords aplenty and a steady rhythm, provided by the bass line and drum beat. Gradually breaking down into a softer, spoken part, then increasing tempo into a repeat of the title, “you’re bad for business”.

Another great track from the up and coming Scholars, having finally polished their signature sound, that is now distinguishably Scholars.

Jonathan Hatchman