Genre-blending five-piece Beth Pilling And The Bootleggers release their new single ‘For A Man’, an unflinching meditation on infidelity from both points of view as both the perpetrator and the victim.
Following early support from key industry tastemakers John Kennedy (Radio X) and Jericho Keys (BBC Introducing), Beth Pilling And The Bootleggers return with ‘For A Man’. Building on their signature jazz-rock sonics and sharp, observational lyricism, the track is a bittersweet portrayal of infidelity from both sides, capturing the hurt of being betrayed alongside the uneasy reality of being the betrayer.
“For A Man is a fly on the wall narrative style track which explores infidelity from both points of view as free from judgement as I could manage,” tells frontwoman Beth. “It’s a bittersweet, heartbreak song which balances an emphasis on empathy, as well as feminine rage. Writing this song from the perspective of an outsider was a particularly healing experience, with the song’s core message being: ‘I see what you’ve done, and I forgive you, friend.’”
At its core, Beth Pilling And The Bootleggers’ music offers reassurance; songs to dance to, cry to, and heal to all at the same time. Never content to stay in one lane, the band have moved fluidly between genres and styles, an approach that has taken them from Y Not Festival and Humber Street Sesh to sold-out headline shows across the North and national radio play, while building a strong online presence along the way.
With a string of live UK dates announced and more releases to follow, Beth Pilling And The Bootleggers are prepared to make 2027 their most defining year to date. Demonstrating a steadfast commitment to crafting music that resonates with their listeners as much as it does themselves, the Hull-based outfit are poised for a breakout moment, and ‘For A Man’ is just the beginning.