The Utopiates Light Things Up with the Video Premiere of their Raucous New Single “Illuminise”

Rising Leeds-based indie-rock outfit The Utopiates have announced a brand new release in the form of “Illuminise”, lifted from the upcoming album due in 2023 through V2 Records.

The band are quickly climbing the ranks of the indie scene recently being dubbed the band to watch in 2022 by cult indie promoter This Feeling. Having formed in January 2021 during the height of the pandemic, the band have just signed to V2 Records and, having moved out of frontman Dan Popplewell’s bedroom, The Utopiates have found a new base at the Nave Studios in Leeds with producer Andy Hawkins.

Check out our premiere of the video for the single here:

Speaking about their latest raucous indie-rock anthem the band said:

“‘Illuminise’ is a 70s Bowie-inspired funk track with a touch of Daft Punk and the aggression of Sleaford Mods. Written around Josh’s wonky guitar hook we ran with the theme of being untouchable. Dan’s own experience of negative friendships and all the bullshit that goes with it was unleashed into this 3-minute banger. We’re rising up, don’t be green.”

Ending a big year on a massive note with their new single, expect big things from the Yorkshire band in 2023 when their new album drops.

Artwork for ‘Illuminise’ by The Utopiates