By Scott Hays
I Choose My Own Way To Burn, the latest release from North East punk stalwarts Slalom D via Serial Bowl Records, stands as a triumph of modern melodic punk. Rooted in uncompromising anti-fascist convictions and fierce working-class pride, the album takes its title from White Rose movement martyr Sophie Scholl—a fitting foundation for a record that refuses to look away from uncomfortable truths.
Musically, Slalom D have elevated their sonic architecture without sacrificing an ounce of grit. The addition of Ant Bircham’s searing guitar riffs and Lisa Lindstedt’s lush keyboard textures expands their canvas, giving dynamic weight to standout tracks like Cosmic Light, Varla, and Same Refrain. Iain’s relentless drumming and Fe’s commanding vocals drive the record forward, striking a rare balance where heavy social bite meets soaring, unforgettable hooks.
While deeply grounded in Wearside culture, the band’s anti fascist ethos resonates far beyond Sunderland. Slalom D tap into universal truths of solidarity, resilience, and community. I Choose My Own Way To Burn is a joyous, vital, and necessary piece of British punk rock.
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I Choose My Own Way To Burn releases September 12th via Serial Bowl Records
