Bristol-based alt-indie quartet Adult Leisure have been steadily carving out a unique space in the indie music scene with their genre-blurring sound, blending infectious melodies with introspective lyricism. Composed of Neil Scott (vocals), David Woolford (guitar, vocals), Luke Denham (bass), and Nathan Searle (drums), the band has developed a reputation for crafting tracks that are both dancefloor-ready and emotionally charged. Their latest single, ‘Dancing Don’t Feel Right’, released on February 28th, continues this trend with an irresistible energy and a deep lyrical core.
From the very first beat, ‘Dancing Don’t Feel Right’ pulses with an undeniable sense of urgency. A driving bassline lays the foundation, while warm synths and dynamic percussion push the track forward, creating a sonic landscape that feels both contemporary and timeless. Neil Scott’s vocals are steeped in emotion, perfectly capturing the song’s underlying tension: a push-and-pull between desire and restraint, responsibility and recklessness.
Lyrically, the song taps into the universal experience of inner conflict. The band describes it as a call to step out of line, surrender to temptation, and embrace the thrill of indulgence, and the lyrics reflect this theme with poetic precision. Lines like “Dancing don’t feel right, yet I’m dancing in the cool light, down by the river, and it’s cold but I’m warm” evoke a sense of dissonance, of doing something that feels wrong yet irresistibly right. The pre-chorus intensifies this internal struggle, with Scott’s vocals urging, “Come and make yourself feel better, don’t you wanna feel much better?” reinforcing the seductive allure of breaking free from inhibitions.
The instrumental bridge serves as a moment of release, a space where emotions swirl before the final chorus brings everything crashing back, leaving the listener suspended in the song’s intoxicating mix of exhilaration and uncertainty. The track is designed to stick, its infectious hook and rhythmic pulse ensuring that long after the music fades, its message lingers.
Adult Leisure prove once again that they are a band to watch. As they prepare to take their music on the road, ‘Dancing Don’t Feel Right’ is sure to be a highlight of their live shows – a moment of collective release where the audience can embrace the song’s core message and lose themselves in the music. If you have the chance to catch them live, don’t hesitate! This is a band that thrives in the energy of the crowd, and their latest single is the perfect soundtrack to that experience.
Written by: Justine Kostka
Edited by: Nèri Cliteur
