I have always had a massive soft spot for bands who can take a sound and confidently bend it to their own will. That is exactly what I am getting from "Little Love," the upcoming debut single from Somerset alt-rock trio Venn Echo.

Out on 11th October, it's a tight track about being in a one-sided relationship. Built on long-standing friendships, the trio (John on lead vocals and guitar, Dan on bass, and Glenn on drums) has already drawn comparisons to Queens of the Stone Age, Incubus, Kings of Leon, and Nothing But Thieves.

For this release, I feel compelled to throw another name into the mix: Simian. Much like Simian's early-2000s output, Venn Echo blends that infectious, laid-back energy seamlessly with a heavy dose of the QOTSA swagger and riffage.

I don't know about you, but I'd love to see a QOTSA/Simian supergroup! This track achieves that exact feeling, and it's easy to see how well it would translate live. I also love how, a couple of minutes in, the song pivots into a really interesting rhythmic and melodic change, which elevates it above a standard middle eight.

It's fully self-produced and mixed in-house. I think that really adds to it and gives it the authentic feel of a band who just enjoy making great music!

Little Love by Venn Echo is out on 11th October 2026