New Music: Vile Assembly - Globalisation

Vile Assembly: Liverpool's Punk-Rock Whistle-Blowers Take on "Globalisation"

The Vile Assembly is a British punk-rock band that originated in Liverpool, UK. They were formed after a serendipitous meeting in a New York café between three lifelong friends and musicians: Paul Mason (lyricist and vocalist), Mark Webb (guitar), and Mark Wainwright (producer). This trio, who had owned a music studio for two decades but never made their own music, decided to create the band with a specific purpose: to be "whistle-blowers on unjust society" and voice what needs to be said through music.

Paul Mason, the band's lyricist and vocalist, is particularly known for his dedication to understanding societal issues; he even chose to live on the streets of Liverpool and San Diego for a month to experience destitution firsthand, which heavily inspired his poetry and the band's ethos. The Vile Assembly describes their sound as punk-rock with elements of contemporary electronica, delivering challenging and vital music. They have released several singles and an album titled "Fattened By The Horrors Of War."

Their song, "Globalisation," is one of their most recent singles, released on May 22, 2025. It's described as one of their most raw tracks to date, expressing a harsh yet empowering political statement. "Globalisation" directly tackles the complex issues surrounding global integration, likely touching upon its social, economic, and political impacts, and potentially critiques its perceived downsides or inequalities. The band has also noted that with this single, they've moved from their previous physical entities and "transformed into the digital," showcasing the "takeover of technology," which might imply a thematic or stylistic evolution within the song itself. Band Page: https://www.instagram.com/vileassembly/