The Pedals | Hold Me

Hertfordshire-based indie-rock newcomers The Pedals unleash their electrifying new single ‘Hold Me’.

The Pedals | Hold Me

Hertfordshire-based indie-rock newcomers The Pedals unleash their electrifying new single ‘Hold Me’.

The Pedals | Hold Me

Hertfordshire-based indie-rock newcomers The Pedals unleash their electrifying new single ‘Hold Me’.

Emerging from the Hertfordshire indie-rock scene with a punch of adrenaline and raw emotion, The Pedals return with their high-octane new single ‘Hold Me’, released June 17th. Blending melodic indie instincts with a rugged alt-rock backbone, ‘Hold Me’ captures the band’s explosive energy and emotional grit. From its opening moments — a wall of distortion crashing into tight, urgent percussion — the track immediately sets a tone of barely-contained chaos. It then shifts gears, pulling back into a sparse, elegant verse, only to launch full throttle into a bold, anthemic chorus that commands attention.

Speaking about the creation of the track, the band recalls its spontaneous origins: “‘Hold Me’ came together pretty quickly — we were playing around with the main riff as a band in a bedroom and it just clicked. Lyrically, it’s about wanting someone to stay, even when you’re not exactly making it easy for them. We didn’t overthink it — it’s raw and urgent, and we wanted it to feel like it was barely holding itself together, which felt right for the title.”

That off-the-cuff writing process translates into a sound that feels immediate and alive, intensely personal yet broadly relatable. It’s a sound that reflects a young band already tapping into something deeper, balancing restraint and intensity with a maturity well beyond their years.

With ‘Hold Me’, The Pedals cement their place as one of the UK’s most exciting new guitar-driven acts. Their dynamic live shows have earned them support slots alongside established names such as Toploader and Pentire, while rising indie heavyweights like The K’s and The Sherlocks have taken notice of the band’s potential. Industry buzz is building, with early praise from respected tastemakers including Earmilk, Atwood Magazine, and Ones To Watch.

Whether it’s the surging instrumentation or the vulnerable lyrical core, ‘Hold Me’ is a testament to The Pedals’ ability to marry energy and emotion into a singular, captivating experience.