Video: Steel Trees – ‘Radiation Man’

Sheffield punk band Steel Trees have premiered a new video online. It features their track Radiation Man, which is expected to feature on their upcoming as-yet-untitled new EP, hopefully dropping later this year. Frontman Tom Hannon had this to say about the band’s origins and being asked to support alt-rock legends Dinosaur Jr recently:

“I think when J Mascis asked us to support Dinosaur Jr it was probably one of the best shows we’ve played, just cos…Dinosaur Jr!…Like them, we’re the misfits, the scruffs, the socially awkward people that you avoid for not being hip enough – we walk, talk and look a bit weird.”

“We’re all from ex-pit villages in the Dearne Valley area of Rotherham, South Yorkshire…Its affected our music yeah, but in a good way – because we want to get the f*ck out of here. No-one digs original music – it’s all about cover bands around here, so when you mention you’re in a band, the first question asked is “What Oasis or Arctic Monkeys songs do you do?” As soon as you tell them you’re in a band doing your own material, they freak out and their heads can’t handle it.”

 Check out the video for Radiation Man below.