{
  "id": 11471503,
  "title": "Secrecy Announce Debut EP Winter In A&E: Hear “Knife In My Dreams”",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/secrecy-announce-debut-ep-winter-in-a-e-hear-knife-in-my-dreams",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-02T15:26:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Stereogum",
    "slug": "stereogum",
    "url": "https://stereogum.com/2513437/secrecy-announce-debut-ep-winter-in-ae-hear-knife-in-my-dreams/music/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "London's enigmatic punk band Secrecy unveils their debut EP, Winter In A&E, set for release on November 13 via La Vida Es Un Mus Discos. Hailing from the shadows of the underground world, Secrecy possesses a raw, propulsive sound characterized by coarse hardcore vocals, reverberant guitar riffs, and thunderous drumming. The group's sonic palette evokes a sense of frenetic darkness reminiscent of the emergence of goth from punk, with subtle hints of The Stone Roses' shimmering sound.\n\nThe EP's production credit goes to Edward Ski Harper and Rob Hammeren, members of High Vis. Their influence is palpable in the title track, \"Knife In My Dreams,\" an enveloping rocker that resonates with atmosphere and intensity. The opening line, \"This is how I sleep, with a fist in my mouth and a knife in my dreams,\" strikes a powerful chord and sets the tone for the rest of the EP.\n\nWinter In A&E encompasses six tracks that showcase Secrecy's unique blend of hardcore intensity, reverb-drenched guitar work, and an overall sense of mystery. The EP's tracklist includes \"Knife In My Dreams,\" \"You'll Get What You Want,\" \"Boys And Girls,\" \"Virgins,\" \"Powder Reaper,\" and \"Winter In A&E.\" Fans of underground punk and the darker side of goth will undoubtedly appreciate the band's fresh take on the genre.",
  "summary": "Secrecy: Good name for a punk band! It calls to mind the Germs' \"What We Do Is Secret,\" as well as the general sense of a hidden underground world that regards outsiders with suspicion. London's appropriately mysterious Secrecy have a big, propulsive sound — coarse hardcore vocals, reverb-drenched guitar jangle, booming drums. They bring a sense of frenetic darkness that recalls the moment that…",
  "key_points": [
    "Secrecy releases debut EP Winter In A&E on November 13",
    "Title track Knife In My Dreams features coarse hardcore vocals",
    "Band's sound combines hardcore intensity with reverb-drenched guitar"
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}