There is a handwritten manifesto tucked into the world of‘snake eyes’ that goes something like this:
don’t be a prick. share the love. no music on a dead planet. let’s have a damn boogie.
It is blunt, sincere, and a little scrappy, which makes it a pretty solid summary of ‘cash rich‘, the Brighton duo’s long-awaited debut album.
This record took its time. Nearly six years, two EPs, a lot of touring, and a slow, deliberate process of figuring out what this band actually wanted an album to be. You can hear that patience all over ‘cash rich’. These songs sound lived in. Tested. Played in rooms with people in them before being locked down on record.
Built From the Stage Outward
‘cash rich’ is loud, fuzzy, and physical. These are songs that move quickly, hit hard, and feel like they were written with a crowd in mind. Big choruses. Racing tempos. That stomp-you-forward energy that works best when you are standing shoulder to shoulder with strangers, shouting words back at the band.
That does mean this is not a record that demands constant repeat listening at home. Personally, I am fussy and repetitive with what I spin day to day. I cling to a small rotation. ‘cash rich’ feels less like a comfort record and more like a live document. Something that clicks hardest when the volume is up and the room is warm.
That is not a weakness. It is just an honest read of what this band prioritises.
Positivity, Without Pretending It Is Easy
‘snake eyes’ talk openly about positivity, but they do not sell it as a constant state. That tension sits right at the centre of ‘cash rich’. There are songs about money stress, confidence, burnout, heartbreak, headaches, and the slow grind of trying to keep a band going without lying to yourself or your audience.
Drummer Thomas Lisle Coe-Brooker puts it plainly:
“It really is a body of work that represents the first 5 years of our band. Personally, I wanted to tour as much as we could and feel like we had an audience that actually wanted an album, rather than just releasing something that might fall on deaf ears.”
What works here is the transparency. There is no polished fantasy of independent success. The lyrics acknowledge how hard it is to do this sustainably, emotionally and financially, and still choose to show up with joy anyway. The warmth comes from that choice, not from pretending things are fine all the time.
DIY That Actually Means DIY
The way ‘cash rich’ was made matters. Self-produced. Tracked live. Guitar tones obsessed over. Different snares for different songs. Extra textures added wherever the band could make it work, whether that was studios, hotel rooms, borrowed spaces, or late-night DIY problem-solving.
Guitarist and vocalist Jim Heffy leans into that process:
“We put a lot into this and really took the time to get things sounding right for the songs. We tried loads of amps and pedals, different snares for different tunes. We got real nerdy with it.”
That includes bowed acoustic guitar layered with strings, learning vinyl scratching on the fly, pump organ sessions with one person on keys and the other working the foot pedal, and recording backing vocals wherever life allowed. It feels handmade because it is.
Nothing here feels padded out. When extra elements appear, they earn their place.
Politics, Ethics, and Not Being a Prick
Environmentalism and equality sit quietly but firmly beneath ‘cash rich’. The band are vocal supporters of Music Declares Emergency and Music Venue Trust, and those values bleed naturally into both the songs and the way they operate.
Brooker connects it directly to his own veganism and environmental commitment:
“That coupled with my growing passion for veganism and the environment over the last 10 years means these kinds of organisations speak to me enormously.”
As a fellow vegan, that sincerity lands. This is not surface-level posturing. It is a worldview baked into how they tour, record, speak to fans, and think about the future of music spaces. No preaching. Just care, consistency, and follow-through.
Two People, One Big Live Energy
Over the past year, ‘snake eyes’ have fully committed to a two-piece live setup, and it shows. The shift has tightened their focus and sharpened their presence.
Heffy jokes about the practical side:
“I now have two million guitar pedals and have to play bass too, so I’ve got my work cut out for me.”
But the payoff is clear. Leaner logistics. More agility. A setup that lets them get into the crowd, feed off the room, and keep the shows loose, fun, and physical. Everything about ‘cash rich’ points toward that live exchange.
Final Thoughts
I do not think ‘cash rich’ is an album I will reach for constantly when I am alone. And that is completely fine. Some records are made for repetition and quiet familiarity. Others are made for rooms, sweat, movement, and noise.
This is very much the second kind.
What ‘cash rich’ does well is capture a band who know exactly who they are right now. Two people, six years deep, tired but committed, loud but thoughtful, serious about joy. It feels earned. It feels honest. And I would much rather hear these songs shouted back at ‘snake eyes’ in a crowded room than filed neatly into a playlist.
Sometimes that is the highest compliment.
Album Info
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Artist | ‘snake eyes’ |
| Album | ‘cash rich’ |
| Release Date | 6 March 2026 |
| Label | Alcopop! Records |
| Format | Digital, Vinyl |
| Origin | Brighton, UK |
TLDR;
- ‘cash rich’ is the long-awaited debut album from Brighton duo ‘snake eyes’
- Loud, fuzzy grit-pop built for live rooms, movement, and shared energy
- Lyrics tackle money stress, burnout, confidence, heartbreak, and community
- Fully DIY production with obsessive attention to tone and texture
- Strong environmental and vegan ethics woven naturally into the band’s identity
- Out 6 March 2026 via Alcopop! Records
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Stay unruly.
