With the success of their 2025 hit "Montezuma," The Utopiates are back with their exciting new single "Insomnia," which sets the tone for what looks like an even bigger 2026. After a series of releases last year praised by BBC Radio 6 and Radio X, the band quickly reestablished itself in the UK's growing alternative rock scene.
From the very first beat, "Insomnia" feels like it has a purpose. There is an urgency at its core, a driving energy that matches the restless spirit that the title suggests. The production is sharp but also big, balancing rough indie grit with smooth, radio-ready polish. This alternative rock single is perfect for blasting through headphones at 2 a.m. or echoing across festival stages.
The atmosphere of "Insomnia" is what makes it so interesting. The Utopiates make a soundscape that captures the tension of late-night life without losing control of the melody. The instruments keep the listeners' attention by building and releasing waves of sound. It's a bold move forward that shows the band is growing.
After getting praise from tastemaker sites like BBC Radio 6 and Radio X in 2025, people naturally had high hopes. "Insomnia" makes them bigger. The Utopiates are a band that wants to be both artistic and popular, which is becoming harder to find in today's crowded indie music scene.
Stream The Utopiates's album "Insomnia," on Spotify.
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