'Escaping From A Violent Time, Vol. 3' from Bad Sounds is the latest installment of a four-volume collection that represents the purest distillation of their artistry yet. The immediacy and verve of their early work is all present and correct, but so is a newfound sense of maturity and perspective, their slippery grooves and elastic choruses underwritten by more lyrical depth and instrumental nuance than ever before. The economic anxiety of recent single ‘More Than I Can Afford’ couldn’t feel more timely, ‘Nu Me Nu Yu’ infuses the scratchy breaks and thunderous bass of ’90s big beat with insistent psych melodies to dazzling effect. ‘Hard MF 2 Luv’ is anchored by what may be Bad Sounds’ tenderest chorus to date, while the sprightly ‘Heart Attacks (ft Jake Isaac)’ and plaintive ‘Extra Beat (ft Tamzene)’ bring guest vocalists into the fold with audible care. “Volumes One and Two of this series are quite dark – but as they go on, they get more euphoric,” says Callum. The Bad Sounds of EFAVT, Vol. 3 is more mature and complex, enriched by experience. “For me,” says Ewan, “it’s about coming through our nightmare scenario, getting dropped and running out of money – and getting away with it.” The Merrett brothers continue to work hard as writers and producers, alongside being Bad Sounds, including recent cuts with Lady Blackbird and VC Pines. Bad Sounds are also planning a return to live stages in the UK in May 2023, and continue to receive support from BBC Radio 1 and 6 Music across 'Nu Me Nu Yu' and 'More Than I Can Afford'.