Split Chain drops new single “Who Am I?” – debut album “motionblur” out in July

UK alt-metal risers Split Chain are back with another taste of what’s to come on their highly anticipated debut album. The Bristol-based five-piece has just released a brand new single titled “Who Am I?”, the fourth track revealed so far from their upcoming full-length “motionblur”, due out July 11th via Epitaph Records.

“Who Am I?” dives deep into themes of imposter syndrome and self-doubt, capturing the internal struggles the band members have faced while rising through the ranks of the alternative scene. Vocalist Bert Martinez-Cowles describes the track as deeply personal and meaningful to everyone in the band.

Their debut album “motionblur” is framed as a coming-of-age story, reflecting the messy contradictions of youth — anxiety, joy, pain, and the journey of self-discovery. Musically, the record blends the dreamy textures of shoegaze with the raw aggression of nu-metal, grunge, and post-hardcore, creating a sound the band dubs “dreamo.”

Formed in 2023 among a group of close friends, Split Chain began without lofty ambitions. It all started when bassist Tom Davies and vocalist Bert Martinez-Cowles started writing songs together. Soon, guitarists Jake Reid and Oli Bowles joined the fold, along with drummer Aaron Black. From there, the band’s rise has been nothing short of meteoric — they’ve already toured the US with Silverstein and Thursday, and played major festivals like Download and Outbreak.

1. Under the Wire
2. bored. tired. torn
3. I’m Not Dying to Be Here
4. Rookie
5. who am i?
6. SPIT
7. greyintheblue
8. The Space in Between
9. Subside
10. Headway
11. my mistake…

The band will be performing in Europe and the United States:

June 9, 2025: Club Bahnhof Ehrenfeld, Cologne, Germany
June 14, 2025: Donington Park, Derby, United Kingdom
June 16, 2025: Camden Assembly, London, United Kingdom
June 18, 2025: Les Étoiles, Paris, France
June 19, 2025: Kavka, Antwerp, Belgium
June 20, 2025: Badehaus, Berlin, Germany
June 21, 2025: Farewell Youth Fest, Dresden, Germany
June 22, 2025: Club Vaudeville, Lindau, Germany
June 23, 2025: Kleiner Klub, Saarbrücken, Germany
June 24, 2025: Schlachthof, Wiesbaden, Germany
June 26, 2025: Jera On Air, Ysselsteyn, Netherlands
June 28, 2025: Resurrection Fest, Viveiro, Spain
June 30, 2025: Skater’s Palace, Münster, Germany
July 2, 2025: Grosse Freiheit 36, Hamburg, Germany
July 18, 2025: Brick & Mortar, San Francisco, CA
July 20, 2025: Chain Reaction, Anaheim, CA
July 21, 2025: The Underground, Phoenix, AZ
July 23, 2025: 29th St Ballroom, Austin, TX
July 24, 2025: White Oak Music Hall, Houston, TX
July 25, 2025: Paper Tiger, San Antonio, TX
July 26, 2025: Tulips FTW, Fort Worth, TX
July 28, 2025: Marquis, Denver, CO
July 29, 2025: Kilby Court, Salt Lake City, UT
July 30, 2025: The Shredder, Boise, ID