There’s a certain electricity that runs through the music of PØRTERS, a female-fronted alt-rock band emerging from Newcastle upon Tyne, UK, and it’s unmistakably present in their newest track, “The Thrill.” This five-piece group, formed out of an eclectic mix of former projects like Midnight Chìc, Tall Shaves, Maria & James, and The Nick Gladdish Band, has already been making ripples in the local scene ahead of their official debut. Their signature blend of powerful songwriting and airtight four-part harmonies is starting to catch ears beyond their home city—and “The Thrill” shows exactly why.
While “The Thrill” is only the band’s second single to be released, it holds a special place in their journey. It was actually the first song the band wrote together, and it encapsulates everything that makes PØRTERS exciting to watch right now. Classic rock fans will instantly feel at home here—there are hints of raw edge and vintage drama—but PØRTERS twist it into something new with their melodic sensibilities and vocal arrangements that glide like silk over grit. Their harmonies don’t just accompany the music—they elevate it.
Lyrically, “The Thrill” is all about the contradiction at the heart of a broken relationship. It’s about how something dysfunctional can still be addictively exciting, the emotional whiplash of knowing something’s bad for you while craving it anyway. That push and pull is mirrored in the instrumentation itself—tight, rhythmic guitar lines crash against waves of vocal harmony, and the result is both fierce and vulnerable. It’s that tension that gives the track its pulse. There’s a sense that the song could explode at any moment, but PØRTERS are in complete control the entire time.
Following the release of their debut single “RECOVER” in March 2025, PØRTERS are proving they’re not a band to be overlooked. Local press has already picked up on the momentum they’re building, and with their upcoming performance at Lindisfarne Festival, it’s clear they’re gearing up for something bigger. “The Thrill” is more than just a strong follow-up—it’s a bold statement of who they are. And if this is just the beginning, the road ahead for PØRTERS is going to be anything but ordinary.
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