Monday, 11 May 2026

Streaming Is Killing Music: The New PlasticSole Tee

PlasticSole Streaming Is Killing Music Front

In the 1980s, the industry claimed that home taping was killing music. It was a paranoid fantasy designed to protect plastic empires. Today, the threat is real, systemic, and algorithmic. The theft has moved from the cassette deck to the cloud.

We have launched a t-shirt to address this modern heist. This monochrome protest tee features a skull integrated with the very hardware that facilitates the drain of artistic value. It is a statement for the sharp, the cynical, and the observant.

The design evolves the classic protest aesthetic into something grit-heavy and satirical. It represents the fusion of British grit and Dutch precision. It is wear for those who understand that while the melody is complex, the industry math is brutally simple.

PlasticSole QR Code Back

The back of the shirt features the PlasticSole insignia and a large, functional QR code. It serves as a digital bridge to connect the physical world to our virtual presence.

This is more than band merchandise. It is a piece of alternative streetwear for people who prefer depth over convenience. You can find it now on our new Fourthwall storefront. We ship globally to ensure our message reaches every territory where art is currently undervalued.

PlasticSole provides heavy grit, harmonic structures, and lyrical wit. We bridge the gap between the Britain and the Netherlands through cinematic rock and sharp observation.

Monday, 9 February 2026

Follow Me Down

Follow Me Down

Out Now on all platforms

Follow Me Down #3

Acoustic layers and orchestral strings drive this cinematic piece, showcasing a different side of our sound. We titled it #3 as a small nod to how The Beatles handled Revolution. The song explores loyalty and staying the course together, themes reflected in the accompanying music video.

The footage follows a journey to Anfield to see Liverpool FC play Newcastle. It captures a different type of unconditional love through the highs and lows, from the motorways and the first sight of the pitch to the roar of YNWA and celebrating Diogo Jota's life on 20 minutes. Fortunately, this trip was a huge high.

B-Side: The Drugs Don't Work

Our take on The Verve classic is a raw reimagining. Built around a guitar track originally designed to test mic placement, we added vocals, drums, and orchestral synth layers to bring the recording to life. We recorded this for our cousin, Martin, who appears on the cover art. It is a recording that holds deep, personal significance for the whole band.

Listen & Buy

Available on all good streaming, download, and physical stores (and some rubbish ones too).

Direct & Physical

Note: Bandcamp version includes Follow Me Down #3 only due to licensing.

PlasticSole | Milton Keynes | Winchester | Frinton | Northampton | Hilversum

Tuesday, 6 January 2026

New Music: Ice Cream Song - By The Sextion (A PlasticSole Subdivision)

Out Now: Ice Cream Song

By The Sextion (A PlasticSole Subdivision)

Ice Cream Song Cover Art

The Return

The wait is over. Ice Cream Song is now available on all good streaming platforms, and quite a few rubbish ones too. Recorded in a home studio in Winchester, this is high-octane indie-punk at its most authentic.

The Sextion returns. This PlasticSole subdivision, featuring bassist Jamie, guitarist Simon, and drummer Steven, follows their June 2025 debut, Billionaires & Presidents, with a high-octane blast of indie-punk energy.

Ice Cream Song is a frantic, tongue-in-cheek commentary on the souring of relationships. It juxtaposes the sweet imagery of childhood treats with the biting reality of personal frustration. Musically, it blends aggressive, distorted guitar riffs with a relentless, driving rhythm section, creating a sound that is both melodic and abrasive.

Choose Your Flavour

We are offering three distinct ways to consume this track:

  • Original Mix: The raw, unedited version. Genuinely authentic and unfiltered.
  • The Shirehorses Mix: A nod to Mark and Lard's legendary comedy project. Every profanity is replaced with a classic "beep," capturing that specific late-90s radio parody vibe.
  • Radio Edit: Our radio-ready version. The edits here are subtle and smooth, making it suitable for airplay without losing the song’s punchy momentum.

The Sextion remains committed to the PlasticSole ethos: diverse sounds, straightforward communication, and music that refuses to be pinned to a single genre. This is indie-rock at its most visceral.

Official Visualiser

The Sextion: A subdivision of PlasticSole. Bridging distances in the UK to craft authentic indie pop and bombastic hard rock. Pure. Genuine. Undeniable.