Music: The Clause – “White Lifelines”: Birmingham Grit Meets Indie Grit

The Clause, based in Birmingham, UK, are a four-piece indie rock outfit whose sound is steeped in gritty realism and sharp melody. Having grown up listening to guitar-led bands, they craft songs filled with swagger, introspection, and a true sense of place. Their debut album Victim of a Casual Thing captures the band’s journey — from school-friends jamming in practice rooms to creating anthems with arms-in-the-air choruses.

“White Lifelines” channels that spirit with jagged riffs, driving drums, and a chorus built for sing-alongs. Critics draw clear lines between this track and early-era indie rock — noting its “Arctic Monkeys-style riffs” and boisterous energy.  Within it, The Clause explore themes of youthful ambition, the weight of expectation, and the rush of being alive in a moment that matters.

Band Page: https://www.instagram.com/theclauseuk/?hl=en