IST IST reveal brand new single "I Am The Fear"
“I Am The Song Stuck On Repeat… I Am The Fear” warns frontman Adam Houghton, his baritone oozing with its trademark ominousness.
But rest assured listeners, there’s nothing to worry about. Piled high with oscillating synth strokes, meteoric basslines, and stacked guitar tones, I Am The Fear is a single from the Manchester band that more than bears repeating.
The track arrives with an artistic official video directed and edited by Black Rock Creative and produced by Tom White & Mat Peters. Captured amidst the crumbling surroundings of a Victorian theatre, it features a captivating performance from actor Oliver Marson, alongside on stage footage of IST IST.
Confident and catchy, I Am The Fear arrives as the band’s first new recorded material since 2024’s “Light A Bigger Fire”. Produced by Joseph Cross and mastered by Robin Schmitt, it marks yet another bold step forward for a band who demand your attention more with everything they put their name to.
With the promise of a new album looming, standby for further news on that front very soon…
Check out the official video for I Am The Fear below:
Over the years, IST IST have forged a formidable reputation on word of mouth excitement, amassing a dedicated cult following in the process. Operating with a fierce northern DIY work ethic, the band have an ever-growing back catalogue of successful studio and live releases. Self-releasing their entire repertoire through their own Kind Violence Records label, the band’s output has been championed by BBC Radio 1 and BBC 6Music, Radio X, XS Manchester, KINK FM in the Netherlands, The Times and more.
Their acclaimed fourth record 'Light A Bigger Fire' reached 25th in the UK Official Album Charts in 2024, with John Robb praising the record as “glorious yet introspective 21st-century pop music” in a five star review on Louder Than War.
Taking the record out on the road last year, over 8,000 people across thirteen countries turned out in force at iconic venues such as the Paradiso in Amsterdam and New Century Hall in Manchester to support the band in what stands as one of their most successful European tours to date.
Riding this wave into 2025, IST IST returned to Europe for further dates including their SOLD OUT debut Italian shows, and subsequently released two live albums ‘ON FIRE’ and ‘Live In Italy’. The band are book-ending this year with a run of major shows back in the UK - in Leeds, Glasgow, London, and Birmingham across late November and December - as they celebrate their 10th year in business.
And in the last few weeks, IST IST announced their biggest hometown show to date. In 2026, the band will play the salubrious Albert Hall show; a show that presents both an unmissable opportunity to revel in the career high points of their decade long career, while getting a glimpse of their eagerly awaited new album.
Catch IST IST at the following UK shows:
IST IST - 2025/26 TOUR DATES
Friday 28th November - Leeds - Warehouse
Saturday 29th November - Glasgow - Oran Mor
Friday 5th December - London - 229
Saturday 6th December - Birmingham - O2 Academy2
Friday 1st May 2026 - Manchester - Albert Hall
w/ Support from DESPERATE JOURNALIST + THE YOUTH PLAY
Tickets for all shows are on sale now HERE
