The Zangwills’ latest “Beers With The Beekeeper” captures those late-night pub encounters where strangers become temporary confidants, and Jake Vickers delivers this concept with his distinctive vocal style that sits somewhere between David Bowie’s theatrical flair and Arctic Monkeys’ conversational storytelling.

The track builds around a simple but effective framework. Adam Spence’s drumming anchors a song that could have easily become cluttered but instead benefits from restraint. Producer Mark Winterburn proves that bigger doesn’t always mean more instruments, crafting a sound that feels expansive without losing the intimate bar-room atmosphere the lyrics demand. What makes this work is how The Zangwills avoid turning their concept into a gimmick. The “beekeeper” metaphor, born from the idea of being “stung by love”, feels organic rather than forced, and the band’s collective influences create something that sounds familiar yet distinctly their own.

The Manchester quartet has been steadily building their reputation with sold-out regional shows, and this summer single demonstrates why venues keep filling up when they’re on the bill. If this track hits you like it did me, give The Zangwills a follow. You’ll want to hear what’s next.