We spoke to BULLYACHE, the London-based duo and dance company comprising Courtney Deyn and Jacob Samuel, about their debut single and video “Never let.” This track, featured in their acclaimed dance-theatre art piece “Tom,” encapsulates the doom-pop energy and emotional intensity BULLYACHE is known for. They shared how “Never let” represents the tipping point in “Tom,” delving into corrosive emotional dynamics and ambiguous feelings. Filmed in a modest setting, the video gained life as dancers spontaneously moved to it, making it a team-driven masterpiece. BULLYACHE launched “Tom” to five sold-out nights at London’s Yard Theatre and has toured prestigious venues across the UK and Europe. Their genre-blending work, rich in working-class and queer expression, has seen acoustic renditions performed at Abbey Road Studios ahead of upcoming releases.

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