unpeople return with ferocious new single ‘clouds’

The formidable unpeople return with their ferocious new single “clouds” – a whirlwind track offering unforgettable hooks & addictive harmonies, through to crushing riffs and singalongs – out now on Sharptone Records.

“clouds” embodies everything that unpeople are about. At its core, the track is a defiant rejection of external pressure, trend-chasing, and the hollow pursuit of validation. Listen here & watch the video here.

“‘clouds’ is essentially about not letting yourself be influenced by what other people think you should be doing to get ahead artistically, and trusting your own vision and process”, explains frontman Jake Crawford. “I could feel myself being pulled in lots of directions when we started the band and I’m glad we stuck to our guns. I feel like this song is an excellent representation of us doing just that: ‘not buying it’ – i.e. quick fixes or hopping on trends – be it musically or the way we present ourselves as a unit.”

Comprised of Jake Crawford, Luke Caley, Em Lodge, and Richard Rayner, unpeople are a unique 4-piece driven with a mission to fuse powerful lyricism, hefty riffs, and melodic accessibility, and the band channels collective frustration into music that speaks directly to those who feel overlooked or undervalued. The meaning behind their name lies at the core of their identity: “unpeople” – those deemed politically unimportant or without value. It’s a concept the band embraces fully, creating a space where like-minded individuals can find genuine connection.

With just the one EP under their belts, unpeople continue to massively impress and see their sound combine hook-laden choruses, bone-crunching breakdowns, and lush harmonies, challenging preconceived notions of what heavy music can be. Huge tracks released already include ‘the garden’ & ‘waste’.

This same insatiable energy translates effortlessly to their live shows, which have already seen them support the likes of Metallica and Coheed & Cambria. And this summer will see a string of festival appearances that include a huge Main Stage opening slot at Download Festival, as well as Slam Dunk, Hurricane, Southside, Copenhell and more – full dates below.

With “clouds”, unpeople reaffirm their place as a band unafraid to challenge both themselves and their audience, delivering a powerful and timely message.

We are unpeople. You are unpeople. We are all unpeople.

2026 tour dates:
23rd May @ Slam Dunk Festival (Hatfield, UK)
24th May @ Slam Dunk Festival (Leeds, UK)
3rd–6th June @ Sweden Rock Festival (Sölvesborg, SE)
10th–14th June @ Rock For People (Hradec Králové, CZ)
11th–13th June @ Greenfield Festival (Interlaken, CH)
14th June @ Download Festival (Donington, UK)
19th–21st June @ Hurricane Festival (Scheeßel, DE)
19th–21st June @ Southside Festival (Neuhausen ob Eck, DE)
25th–27th June @ Jera On Air (Ysselsteyn, NL)
27th June @ Copenhell (Copenhagen, DK)
17th–18th July @ Ilosaarirock (Joensuu, FI)
31st July–2nd August @ Radar Festival (Manchester, UK)
3rd September @ The Foundry (Torquay, UK)