UK Metal Punk Group WEAK13 has received airtime on BBC 6 and other BBC shows with their third 2023 single release titled On The BBC; which is a satirical hit-piece poking fun at the organisation known as the BBC. The tune, which has an equally amusing music video racking over 100â000 plays on YouTube, features an out of the ordinary tap dancing solo provided by special guest Laura Stanyer from the band Naked Sunday.
In a recent interview, when asked what it means getting airtime on BBC radio with a tune that roasts it, WEAK13 singer & guitarist Nick J Townsend replied “Itâs feasible that itâs the most catchiest and radio-friendly tune theyâve ever received so them not playing it or dismissing further support for intelligent original music would arguably be more inappropriate”.
Nick added “Hey, itâs written with love, Iâm an artist being artistic. Do you really think theyâd prefer a song called ‘Iâm always played on the BBC’? This is punk 4D chess, itâs taylor-made for them and itâs pretty catchy so Iâm actually giving them exactly what they want; letâs see if theyâll embrace the song even more. I can easily write a bigger tune”.
On The BBC is available now at: Apple Music | Spotify | & other major stores
WEAK13 are:
Nick J Townsend â Vocals/Guitars | Wesley Smith â Bass | Neel Parmar â Drums
Band links: Official Website | Facebook | Youtube | Instagram | On Sliptrick
