This edition of Indie Rock Bops spotlights a Nottingham band carving out a vivid new chapter. With sharp song-writing, wiry guitars and emotional clarity, this track brings a fresh spark to the UK indie scene.
Herds – Inside
Herds deliver a feisty, tightly written indie rock punch, wrapped in a vocal that hits with lived-in honesty
Nottingham psych-indie outfit Herds return with Inside, a track that channels the collapse of a relationship into something direct and unflinching. Recorded at JT Soar with Phil Booth and mixed by Robin Newman at Snug, it carries a raw edge that never slips into chaos, instead pushing forward with purpose.
Previously known as The Amber Herd, the band rebuilt and redefined themselves after a name and line-up change. Their new identity leans into sharper guitar work, more confident contrasts and a broader sense of atmosphere. You can hear the years on stage, the festival miles, and the influence of their progressive and Americana-tinged past, now shaped into something more focused.
Inside feels like a diary page set on fire, full of tightly observed details and a rhythm section that keeps the whole thing driving. The writing is lean, the production is clean without being polished, and the storytelling is delivered with a steady, understated intensity.
The release is paired with a special alternate version of Over the Lake, a song destined for their upcoming third LP. It hints at the expanded world Herds are building toward, suggesting a record with both muscle and emotional depth.
Inside is a confident step forward, marking Herds as a band in full motion toward a new era.