Split Chain

Split Chain
OriginBristol, England
Genres
Years active2023–present[1]
LabelEpitaph[2]
Members
  • Roberto Martínez-Cowles
  • Jake Reid
  • Oliver Bowles
  • Tom Davies
  • Aaron Black
Websitewww.splitchain.uk

Split Chain is an English rock band formed in Bristol in 2023. The line-up consists of vocalist Bert Martínez-Cowles, bassist Tom Davies, drummer Aaron Black and guitarists Oli Bowles and Jake Reid.[1]

History

The band was formed from the remnants of other local bands, including Pushing Daisies, Ursus and Roads to Nowhere. The band released their debut single, "Get Inside", on 14 April 2023, with a further three singles following that year.

In 2024, they released a further three singles, a re-worked version of their 2023 single "Extract", featuring Softcult and renamed to "(Re)-Extract", along with a cover of Type O Negative's "I Don't Wanna Be Me", which they had been performing live at shows prior.[3]

After signing with Epitaph Records in 2024, they announced that their debut studio album, Motionblur, would be released on 11 July 2025.[4] They also announced a North American tour with Silverstein starting in January 2024.

In March 2025, the band released a limited vinyl pressing of an EP called 'SC001', which contains all seven of their singles released in 2023 and 2024 in one collection, not including their collab with Soft Cult or their Type O Negative cover.

On the approach to the release of their debut album, the band have toured throughout the UK, Europe and United States - including a debut headline tour of the US. They showcased new material at summer festivals Mystic Festival and Download Festival. By the time their debut album would release they would have opened for acts including A Day To Remember, Superheaven, Trophy Eyes, Boston Manor and Thursday.

Musical style

Critics have categorised Split Chain's music as nu-gaze,[5][2] grungegaze.[6] The band combine nu metal and shoegaze, while also incorporating elements of grunge.[2] They call themselves "dreamo".[7]

Split Chain cite influences including Narrow Head, Bleed, Fleshwater, Balance and Composure, Title Fight, Static X, Hum,[8] Oversize, Superheaven,[9] Soul Blind,[10] Brutus, Linkin Park, t.A.T.u, Creed,[11] Deftones, emo revival, grunge revival, darkwave, new wave music and "wrestle metal".[12]

Discography

Albums

  • motionblur (2025)

EPs

  • SC001 (2025)

Singles

  • "Get Inside" (2023)
  • "Future" (2023)
  • "Extract" (2023)
  • "Chalk" (2023)
  • "Fade" (2024)
  • "Descend" (2024)
  • "Haven" (2024)
  • "(Re)-Extract" (2024)
  • "I Don't Wanna Be Me" (2024)
  • "I’m Not Dying to Be Here" (2025)
  • "bored.tired.torn" (2025)
  • "Subside" (2025)
  • ”who am i?” (2025)

References

  1. ^ a b "10 reasons why you need Split Chain in your life". Kerrang!. 28 January 2025. Retrieved 29 March 2025.
  2. ^ a b c "Split Chain's nü-gaze will make you feel alive". Alternative Press. 30 September 2024. Retrieved 29 March 2025.
  3. ^ "Hear SPLIT CHAIN cover TYPE O NEGATIVE's "I Don't Wanna Be Me"". Revolver. 17 October 2024. Retrieved 29 March 2025.
  4. ^ "Split Chain Announce Debut Album 'motionblur'". rocksound.tv. 27 March 2025. Retrieved 29 March 2025.
  5. ^ "Hear nu-gaze upstarts SPLIT CHAIN battle family drama on "bored.tired.torn"". Revolver. Retrieved 29 March 2025.
  6. ^ Interviews, Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews &; ClashMusic (2025-07-28). "Stuck In A Loop: The Rise Of 'Grungegaze' | Features". Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews & Interviews. Retrieved 2026-02-06.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  7. ^ https://www.facebook.com/splitchainband
  8. ^ Tom Davies, Roberto Martínez-Cowles. Five Questions with Split Chain (Interview). Event occurs at 1m20s. Retrieved 20 February 2026.
  9. ^ KIRK, HOLIDAY (11 February 2025). "In Conversation With: Split Chain". The Nu Metal Agenda. Retrieved 10 February 2026.
  10. ^ Split Chain On Explosive Growth, New Album, US Tour and Debut Slam DunkFestival (Interview). Event occurs at 7m. Retrieved 20 February 2026.
  11. ^ Bradshaw, Josh. "Interview: Split Chain @ Misery Loves Company". The Scene | SceneMusicMedia. Retrieved 5 January 2026.
  12. ^ "Q&A: The Uncontrollable Force of Split Chain's 'motionblur'". THE LUNA COLLECTIVE.
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