With their explosive live reputation continuing to grow and their latest single ‘Fading Out’ already doing the rounds, Northern Hospitality are quickly becoming one of the most exciting rising bands on the UK alternative scene. Blending raw punk energy with massive hooks and emotionally charged songwriting, the band are building serious momentum heading into a huge 2026. Liza-Lou Campy caught up with frontman Gaz Price to talk about the new single, chaotic live shows and what’s next for Northern Hospitality.
For anyone discovering Northern Hospitality for the first time, how would you describe the band and your sound?
We’re a band built entirely on energy and personality. What people see on stage is completely genuine. We throw everything we have into every performance because we want people to feel part of something loud, chaotic and unforgettable. Musically, Northern Hospitality blends punk-driven energy, anthemic choruses and heavy, hook-filled guitars. We love songs that feel massive live and give people something to scream back at us. There’s intensity in what we do, but also honesty, and that balance is important to us.
‘Fading Out’ feels like a statement track. Was there a moment when you realised the song was special?
Definitely. We knew the moment we laid down the guide track in the studio. It wasn’t even meant to be the main focus that day, but as soon as we heard it blasting back through the speakers, we all looked at each other and knew it was different. It instantly felt like a cut above everything else we’d been working on. Some songs take time to grow, but this one connected immediately.
What kicked ‘Fading Out’ into life in the first place?
Like most Northern Hospitality songs, it started with me and an acoustic guitar. I’ll usually write the core guitar part, melody and lyrics first before bringing it into the practice room. That’s where the song really changes. Everyone in the band adds something different creatively, and we’re lucky to have musicians who can completely transform an idea into something much bigger. What started as a stripped-back track became this huge, explosive song once everyone got involved.
There’s a lot of emotion and urgency running through the track. What headspace were you in while writing it?
Our music has always come from a very self-reflective place. ‘Fading Out’ is about resisting the pull of an ordinary life and finding the courage to chase the things you genuinely believe in. A lot of people feel pressure to settle into something comfortable, even if it’s not really what they want. The song is about fighting against that feeling and refusing to let your ambitions slowly disappear.
Your live shows have become a huge part of the band’s reputation. What’s the wildest crowd moment you’ve had so far?
Stockton Calling this year definitely stands out. We were on at 2pm and still managed to completely pack out the room with around 300 people inside. It got so busy that they had to start turning people away at the door. The atmosphere felt chaotic from the second we walked on stage, exactly the way we like it.
You’ve shared stages with bands like Kaiser Chiefs, Feeder and Pete Doherty. Have you ever stopped and thought, “How have we ended up here?”
Honestly, not in the moment. We’re so focused on rehearsing, writing and planning the next thing that we tend to take it all in our stride. It’s usually afterwards, when friends point it out, that it suddenly hits us how surreal some of these experiences actually are. We are very grateful.
If someone came to a Northern Hospitality show for the first time, what do you hope they walk away saying?
More than anything, I’d want them to feel like they were part of something. We give absolutely everything on stage and try to create an environment where people can let go and forget about the outside world for a while. If people leave wanting to come back and experience it all over again, then we’ve done our job properly.
With ‘Fading Out’ launching this next chapter, what does the rest of 2026 look like for the band?
2026 is shaping up to be massive for us. We’ve got more festivals lined up, some huge shows in cities we’ve never played before, and plenty of new music on the horizon. We’re also working on something special behind the scenes for the fans, so there’s a lot to be excited about.
You can listen to ‘Fading Out’ now on all major streaming platforms.
