Dublin band Basht. take aim at power, control and inherited authority on Poor Advice, a 10-track debut that connects Ireland’s past with its present. Drawing a line from the long shadow of church and state—where doctrine shaped policy and silence was enforced—the record pushes forward into a world where influence has shifted to corporate and military interests. Musically and lyrically direct, Poor Advice examines the weight of instruction handed down from above—obedience, faith, compliance—and questions who benefits. Creative direction comes from Paul Johnson (Wunderhorse, Fontaines D.C.), sharpening the band’s focus without dulling their bite. Available on altar wine red coloured vinyl LP.