The Würmen are a Leeds-based rock band that first came to our attention as part of Jane’s Underground Garage Rock round up earlier this month. Now it’s my turn to run the rule over some of their music thanks to their debut EP. It’s called vas deferens.

By Graeme Smith

The Würmen are Ben on guitar and vocals, Liam on bass and vocals, and Dave on drums and vocals. The trio got together and started making music last year, arriving on their name, a tribute to their rehearsal space in a wormery, during a trip to Berlin, (Würmen is German for ‘worms’). Although early in their career, they’ve already been supported by BBC Introducing who debuted their first double single release.

Their debut EP opens with Holistic Medicine. Some big, brassy guitar riffs greet us before being joined by lively drums and rumbling bass. Expressive and characterful vocals join the party, singing lyrics that are full of fire and a touch of cynicism. It’s rock for those who don’t take rock too seriously and a great start.

Ceiling Funny brings with it some funk. Its staccato rhythm will get you moving (jauntily) while its soaring, singalong chorus proves to be a highlight. Cognitive Dissonance barrels us forward with some disorientating metallic indie rock. It’s a track that definitely marks The Würmen out from the crowd.

Remediation Policy closes the EP with a raucous finale. Its lyrics have an anti-establishment bite while its melody is a sure-fire earworm, or should that be Ohrwürmen?

I love championing local acts and when they’re this good, it makes my job really easy. The Würmen are ones to look out for on the UK rock scene. They’re stars in the making.

Vas deferens was recorded and mixed by Tom Fox of Moorcroft Studios and mastered by Ben Pike of Raretone Mastering. You can give it a listen below.