Melodic Punk Act SUNLINER Share Frank Turner-Produced Single “Special Place In Hell”

Leeds melodic punk quartet SUNLINER have shared the A-side of their latest single, “Special Place In Hell”, produced by Frank Turner. A jaunting, riff-led track, “Special Place In Hell” sees front man Jake McAlister drawing aim at the classist attitudes that surround many people’s perspective on employment and the so-called ‘social ladder’.

“The song is a big catchy ‘f*ck you’ to people that believe those worse off than them are only there because they ‘don’t work hard enough’ or they ‘lack aspiration’,” says McAllister. “These people believe pulling your socks up and not buying a coffee every now and then will somehow counteract rising living costs, poor wages and overworking becoming the norm.”

Bursting out the gate with a catchy melody and invigorating spirit, “Special Place In Hell” combines pub-ready punk rock with Rancid-era sing-alongs for a nostalgia-filled effort.

To celebrate the single, the band have launched a 5%, vegan, cask juice pale ale with local brewers Kirkstall Brewery titled ‘Special Place In Hell’, which the band will have on tap at their anniversary show on the 3rd of December 2021 at BOOM Leeds, with support from Darko, Adore/Repel and Chloe Hawes.

Following up on their 2020 release ‘Structure/Average At Best’, Sunliner teamed up with renowned punk folk troubadour Frank Turner who helped to bring their latest singles to fruition producing and engineering the material. “It was absolutely amazing to work with Frank,” says McAllister. “We spent a weekend working on the songs at his studio on the coast—his producing was invaluable, and his enthusiasm is infectious!” Commenting on working with the band, Turner adds: “Working with Sunliner was a total joy—amazing players, great songs, punk rock attitude, what more could a producer ask for?

Check out the DIY music video below:

Sunliner live shows:

03/12/21 – Leeds, BOOM
01/02/22 – Leeds, Key Club (w/The Skints)