Firmly in their own lane (and all the better for it), experimental folk mavericks Stick in the Wheel return with 'Pie Eaters'. A self-coined metaphor for sneaky hoarders of power and wealth, 'Pie Eaters' is eclectic, wry and simply unforgettable. Introduced by Emma Holbrook's powerhouse drumming, Ian Carter's wiry guitar hooks give way to Nicola Kearey's visceral lyrics and delivery style. Not ones to over egg the pudding, the track is short but its impact is huge, likening social climbers to "crabs in a bucket trying to get away from the slop". Landing just ahead of their European tour supporting The Pogues, Stick in the Wheel are vital, defiant and frustratingly talented.