Shame unleashes ”Cutthroat,” the title track from their upcoming album, marking a new era for the British post-punk band. Produced by John Congleton, the album, slated for release on September 5th, promises a “joyride” mirroring Shame’s raw, confrontational live energy. Discover the music video, a visual spectacle directed by Ja Humby, showcasing lead singer Charlie Steen in daring scenes, and get ready for the full album, a follow-up to 2023’s Food for Worms. Drawing inspiration from Oscar Wilde, “Cutthroat” explores life’s paradoxes. from motorcycle stunts to golden shorts,the band amplifies their message. News Directory 3 has the scoop on this latest announcement.What tour dates and further announcements are in the band’s future?
shame Announces New album ‘Cutthroat,’ Shares Title Track
Updated June 8,2025
British post-punk band Shame is set to release their new album,Cutthroat,on Sept. 5 via Dead Oceans. The album, produced by John Congleton, is heralded by the release of the title track, “Cutthroat,” accompanied by a music video directed by Ja Humby.
The video for “Cutthroat” features lead singer Charlie Steen in various scenes, including riding a motorcycle in a carnival stunt and dancing in gold shorts. The new album, Cutthroat, follows up on 2023’s Food for Worms.
Shame, comprised of vocalist charlie Steen, guitarists Sean coyle-Smith and Eddie Green, bassist Josh Finerty, and drummer Charlie forbes, recorded the new album at Salvation Studios in Brighton, England. The band describes the album as “a joyride.”
Steen said Oscar Wilde influenced the new song. “I was reading a lot of Oscar Wilde plays where everything was about paradox,” Steen said. “In ‘Cutthroat,’ it’s that whole idea from lady Windermere’s Fan ‘Life’s far too crucial to be taken seriously.’”
“This is about who we are,” Steen said. “Our live shows aren’t performance art—they’re direct, confrontational, and raw. That’s always been the root of us.”
“It’s about the cowards, the cunts, the hypocrites. Let’s face it, there’s a lot of them around right now,” Steen added.
What’s next
Fans can anticipate Shame’s upcoming tour dates and further announcements following the release of Cutthroat.The band is expected to bring their “direct, confrontational, and raw” energy to live performances.
