Spin Class is not here to play it safe, and “Bagel Bagel Bagel” proves that with a force. The newest single from the UK quartet feels like a tightly wound spring let loose. It’s explosive with tongue-in-cheek punk energy and prog-punk muscle and it’s also chaotic, razor-sharp, and packed with enough raw momentum to knock your breakfast off the table.
There’s a clear intention behind the band’s choice to record the track live with producer Josh Gallop at Stage 2 Studios. Inspired by the grit and groove of bands like Soundgarden and Led Zeppelin, Spin Class aimed to bottle their unfiltered, stage-born chaos into a recorded format and they nailed it. The result is a track that doesn’t just sound urgent; it feels it. Every snare crack and guitar burst bristles with the barely-contained power of a live set by allowing one to sit front row from the comfort of their own headphones.
From their upcoming EP Dinner at Derek’s, “Bagel Bagel Bagel” swings between snarling punk and twisted alt-rock riffage, with proggy quirks and desert rock weight all mixed in. It’s relentless in the best way. Unpredictable without ever feeling messy, and tight without losing its teeth. What really makes the song work is how it marries that intensity with a distinct and offbeat sense of humor. Louis Slater’s lyrics walk the line between absurd and insightful with ease and are anchored in self-aware frustration.
That punchy weirdness is the secret sauce. Spin Class isn’t chasing polish or perfection. They’re chasing the spark that comes when four people plug in, hit record, and just go. This isn’t background noise. It’s a shot to the chest, served up with a wink and a snarl.
