Like your folk-punk? Then American band Mike & The Nerve are perfect for you!

By Jane Howkins

Grace is a folk-punk song, but it’s more in the vein of The Gaslight Anthem than Skinny Lister. The track has an immense energy, bursting out of the seams from the very start with an intense set of guitar licks and a frantic beat, matched perfectly by the bass and riffs. The vocals are great too, creating a singalong quality on the chorus that would sound perfect at a festival gig. Whilst Grace is pretty heavy, it’s also got a wonderful sense of melody, making for the best of both worlds!