{"id":28245,"date":"2026-04-02T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rpmonline.co.uk\/?p=28245"},"modified":"2026-04-01T12:11:12","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T11:11:12","slug":"slyder-smith-new-single-killing-the-machine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rpmonline.co.uk\/?p=28245","title":{"rendered":"Slyder Smith New Single \u201cKilling The Machine\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Slyder Smith Unleashes New Single \u201cKilling The Machine\u201d on 10th April
A Powerful Anthem Confronting the Rise of Technology and Human Disconnection & unveils new line-up with a string of UK dates<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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UK rock singer-songwriter\u00a0Slyder Smith<\/strong>\u00a0returns with his explosive new single\u00a0\u201cKilling The Machine\u201d<\/strong><\/em>, released on 10 April 2026 \u2014 a hard-hitting, thought-provoking track that tackles the growing fear and reality of technology overtaking human connection and control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blending gritty guitars, anthemic melodies, and his trademark raw lyricism, \u201cKilling The Machine\u201d<\/strong><\/em> channels both urgency and unease, capturing the tension between modern dependence on technology and the instinct to resist it. The track stands as one of Slyder\u2019s most socially charged releases to date, reflecting a world increasingly dominated by screens, algorithms, and artificial noise.
\u201cThis one\u2019s about that disturbing feeling that we\u2019re losing control,\u201d<\/em> says Slyder. \u201cWe\u2019ve built something that\u2019s meant to serve us, but it\u2019s starting to feel like it\u2019s shaping us instead. It\u2019s about fighting back \u2014 holding onto what makes us human.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Produced by Robin Wynn Evans (Manic Street Preachers, The View, Sam Brown, Dodgy) at TPot Studio, the single showcases a bold evolution in Slyder\u2019s sound \u2014 combining a modern sonic edge with the timeless energy of classic rock. Evans\u2019 production brings clarity and punch to a track that is both sonically powerful and lyrically resonant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Killing The Machine<\/strong><\/em> follows a string of acclaimed releases including \u201cPlan To Fail\u201d<\/em> and \u201cNobody\u2019s Listening\u201d<\/em>, further cementing Slyder\u2019s reputation as an artist unafraid to confront uncomfortable truths – from self-doubt and addiction to isolation and societal disconnection. 
The release also comes as a limited edition numbered CD bundle. Including a signed CD, signed poster & lyric sheet featuring 2 tracks recorded live at a sold-out Forfar 10 Bar show last summer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The release coincides with a run of UK live shows:
10th April – Bannermans, Edinburgh
1st May – Audio (w\/Bonifide), Glasgow
24th May – 10 Bar, Forfar
11th July – Rock Bottom, Falkirk
12th July – Trillians, Newcastle<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now fronting a powerful four-piece band featuring Brian Kerr (guitar), Kevin Skelly (bass, backing vocals), and John McAvoy (drums), Slyder continues to build momentum with electrifying live performances that have already seen sold-out shows and glowing praise from the UK rock press.
\u201cThe new band is sounding awesome in rehearsal; moving to a 4-piece was a great move that brings much more depth to the sound & we genuinely can\u2019t wait to put it in front of a live audience\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Following the success of his critically acclaimed debut album Charm Offensive<\/em> (2022), Slyder Smith<\/strong> remains a compelling voice in modern rock \u2014 delivering music that is fearless, honest, and deeply relevant to the times we live in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cKilling The Machine\u201d <\/strong>is available on all major streaming platforms from 10 April 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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