# THE ROOM Explore The Dark Side Of Modern Life On ‘Doom Pop!’ - Link: https://www.nyrdcast.com/the-room-explore-dark-side-doom-pop/ - Published: 2026-09-04T12:00:00-05:00 - Author: Eugene Tierney Liverpool post-punk band The Room has released their album Doom Pop! through 9×9 Records. Recorded at Ark Studios in Liverpool, the eleven-track release updates the group’s original independent sound with concise, pop-oriented post-punk arrangements. The album addresses contemporary political anxieties, war, and media-driven paranoia, while also drawing inspiration from science fiction and cinema. Co-produced by vocalist Dave Jackson and Steve Powell, the release is available in physical and digital formats and is accompanied by live performances across the United Kingdom.   | | | |   | | | ### **Liverpool stalwarts The Room explore the dark side of Modern Life on new ‘Doom Pop!’ album** | | | | | | | | | | | The Room | | Doom Pop! | | Released by 9×9 Records. Watch the videos for ‘The Room’ & ‘Things Have Learnt To Walk That Ought To Crawl’ | | 4 September 2026 | |   | | | | | **FOR FANS OF:**  Echo & The Bunnymen, Gang of Four, The Fall, Modern English, The Chameleons, Public Image Ltd., Dead Cowboys, Benny Profane, The Room in the Wood [](https://tinyurl.com/TheRoom-PressKit) _“The Room were one of the more maverick and overlooked groups in the city…The band brought together a musical and verbal intelligence and an abstract energy…The incisive lyricism of the music always always matched the concisely articulate emotion of Dave Jackson’s words” _~ **Melody Maker** _“The Room are a band on the move, evolving from their post-punk roots into something richer and more nuanced…  an immersive experience”_ ~ **The Spill Magazine**_“The Room has shown themselves to be among Liverpool’s musical assets… __a band hitting a fresh creative stride __— sharp, assured and bristling with ideas__“_ ~ **The Spill Magazine**_“Mix of the tuneful with the dissonant, coolly delivered lyrics and the impeccable production” ~_**  Joyzine** _“Bunnymen-infused, indie eclecticism… a heady blend of left-field pop and a progressive post-punk poise for the discerning, contemporary alt-pop picker” ~_** Big Takeover Magazine** Liverpool post-punk pioneers [The Room](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063702032127) present their third album[ ](https://theroomtheroominthewood.bandcamp.com/album/doom-pop-2) [**‘Doom Pop!’**](https://theroomtheroominthewood.bandcamp.com/album/doom-pop-2), released via [9×9 Records](https://www.9x9records.co.uk/), as well as the video for the album focus track **[‘The Room’](https://youtu.be/tiT5oOL1qfg)**. Inspired by the strange days in we are living through, ‘Doom Pop!’ explores the rise of authoritarianism, disinformation, war and paranoia. But it equally draws inspiration from science fiction, horror, and cinematic liminal spaces. Recorded and mixed at [Ark Studios](https://www.facebook.com/arkrecordingstudios/) in Liverpool, this album was co-produced by Dave Jackson and [Steve Powell ](https://www.arkrecordingstudios.com/discography/)( Michael Head & the Red Elastic Band, Autour De Lucie, Echo & The Bunnymen). “We aimed at shorter, sharper, more pop-oriented songs than on our previous album‘ The Telling’, which was a continuous story told in eleven songs without repetition or distinct choruses. The ‘pop’ element mainly harks back to the roots of our music, updating our original spiky, post-punk independent sound with Ethan Kyme’s keyboard stylings. Lyrically, it is a response to the current climate of emerging fascism and paranoia that increasingly colonizes all media,” says **Dave Jackson**. “While the songs** ‘Drones’, ‘Drill, Baby, Drill’, ‘Continent of Lies’ **and** ‘Doom Patrol’** concern the paranoia and destruction emanating from worldwide warmongers and oligarchs, other songs are influenced by a love of science fiction, horror and liminal spaces.‘ The Room’ is about the film ‘Stalker’ and a man who guides ‘tourists’ through a Zone corrupted by alien technology. **‘Temptation Harbour’ **references three films by the late director Bela Tarr. Earlier, the band shared the lead track[** ‘Drill, Baby, Drill!’**](https://theroomtheroominthewood.bandcamp.com/track/drill-baby-drill) and[** ‘Things Have Learnt to Walk that Ought to Crawl**](https://youtu.be/bWXU0GXxz1w)**‘,** an adrenaline-fueled blast of melodic post-punk driven by jangling guitars, relentless momentum, and distinctive drumming. In re-envisioning their 1982 cult classic, The Room revisits their roots, exploring themes that remain topical today, proving the enduring power of this music,  ‘Doom Pop!’ is The Room’s third album with 9×9 Records, preceded by [‘Restless Fate’](https://theroomtheroominthewood.bandcamp.com/album/restless-fate)( 2023) and[ ‘The Telling’](https://theroomtheroominthewood.bandcamp.com/album/the-telling)( 2024). This a collection of eleven hook-driven post-punk songs confronts the anxieties of modern life, balancing political urgency with imagination and nostalgia. “‘Things Have Learnt to Walk that Ought to Crawl’ is a the only older song re-envisioned for this album, and one of only three 1980s songs by The Room to survive in our live set. We decided to re-record and release it as it fits neatly into our new repertoire with its exhilarating jangly forward thrust, and also highlights Clive Thomas’ unique drumming,” says **Dave Jackson**. ‘No One Comes Here From The Town’ is a response to Shirley Jackson’s **‘The Haunting Of Hill House’**, and **‘Trespassing’** attempts to sum up Dave Jackson’s unproduced science fiction screenplay **‘Trespassing’** in a 3-minute pop song, tangentially influenced by Dave Bowie’s ‘Drive In Saturday’. In a lighter, nostalgic vein, **‘Magic Games’** tells the story of a child in his grandmother’s parlour in the early 1960s, while** ****‘Stories’** is about an inspirational oral storyteller who once said, “Stories told thrice become our possessions”. Favourites of John Peel, The Room was formed by singer Dave Jackson and bassist Becky Stringer in 1979, during the golden years of northern English post-punk. Reforming in 2022 after disbanding in 1985, they are now joined by guitarist Darren Brown, keyboardist Ethan Kyme, and original drummer Clive Thomas. They have since performed at Shiiine On festival and Preston Pop Fest, and have toured or played with The Red Guitars, Blue Orchids, Trupa Trupa, and Estonia with Shelton San. The Room recorded four John Peel sessions, appeared on The Whistle Test and worked with Television‘s [Tom Verlaine ](https://www.allmusic.com/artist/tom-verlaine-mn0000933809/biography) and [John Porter](https://www.discogs.com/artist/150899-John-Porter) (Roxy Music, TheSmiths, Billy Bragg) on their [‘In Evil Hour’ LP](https://open.spotify.com/album/5Vh72XsA3pQ7H5Rr7FFLBE)( 1984), aside from releasing three other albums (‘Bitter Reaction’ in 1980, ‘Indoor Fireworks’ in 1982 and ‘Clear!’ in 1983. Recordings from Janice Long’s BBC Radio One programme and Saturday Live were used for the 1985 release ‘Jackpot Jack’ EP.   The Room by The Room [⌊The Room by The Room⌉⌊The Room by The Room⌉ Watch this video on YouTube The Room toured the UK and the USA, and performed with The Fall, The Birthday Party, Bauhaus, Southern Death Cult, Violent Femmes, Tom Verlaine, John Foxx and The Red Guitars. Following the band’s split, Becky and Dave went on to form [Benny Profane](https://www.ltmrecordings.com/benny_profane.html), Dust and Dead Cowboys. Dave has also recorded under his own name and as [The Room in the Wood](https://theroominthewood.bandcamp.com/album/were-the-martians-now) [ ](https://theroominthewood.bandcamp.com/album/were-the-martians-now)(with Paul Cavanagh). As of September 4th, the ‘Doom Pop!’ album is out [**on CD**](https://www.9x9records.co.uk/product-page/the-room-doom-pop-cd) and **[limited edition mixed eco-vinyl](https://www.9x9records.co.uk/product-page/the-room-doom-pop-lp)** with both physical formats available in North America via** **[**Darla Records**](https://darla.com/products/room-the-doom-pop)**.** It is also available [**digitally**](https://theroomtheroominthewood.bandcamp.com/album/doom-pop-2)**,** including on **[Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/artist/1CcXDQshXrS54Mizk4Djln), [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/es/artist/the-room/1003825632?l=en) and [Bandcamp](https://theroomtheroominthewood.bandcamp.com/album/restless-fate).** **TRACK LIST** 1. Drill, Baby, Drill2. Magic Games3. Things Have Learnt to Walk That Ought to Crawl4. Trespassing5. Temptation Harbour6. Doom Patrol7. Continent Of Lies8. The Room9. No One Comes Here from the Town10. Stories11. Drones **CREDITS** Lyrics by Dave JacksonMusic written by The RoomDave Jackson – vocalsBecky Stringer – bassDarren Brown – guitarEthan Kyme – keyboards (and Theremin on Track 1)Clive Thomas – drums on all songs (except 8 & 10) and backing vocals on Track 3Tom McCabe – drums on Tracks 8 & 10Helena Jacks – backing vocals on Track 7Recorded& Mixed by Steve Powell at Ark Recording Studios, LiverpoolProduced by Dave Jackson and Steve Powell Mastered by Pete Maher  Cover artwork by Genevieve Baker Video by Marco CecerePublicity by [**Shameless Promotion PR**](http://www.shamelesspromotionpr.com/)** LIVE SHOWS**SEPT 11 – Birkenhead Future YardSEPT 12 – London Aces & EightsSEPT 26– Liverpool 81 Renshaw StreetOCT. 9  –  Edinburgh Wee Red BarNOV 13 – London Dublin Castle Keep up with The Room [Website](https://www.9x9records.co.uk/the-room) | [Bandcamp](https://theroomtheroominthewood.bandcamp.com/album/restless-fate) | [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063702032127) | [Twitter](http://twitter.com/davejacksonroom) | [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/davejackson9483/) | [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@cathedralsongs/videos) | [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/artist/1CcXDQshXrS54Mizk4Djln) | [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/es/artist/the-room/1003825632?l=en) [Keep up with 9×9 Records[Website](http://www.9x9records.co.uk/) | [Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/9x9records) | [ Instagram](http://www.instagram.com/ninexninerecords) | [Twitter](http://twitter.com/9x9records) | [ StoreKeep up with Shameless Promotion PR[Website](http://www.shamelesspromotionpr.com/) | [Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/shamelesspromotionpr)| [Twitter  ](http://twitter.com/shamelesspr_)| [Instagram](http://www.instagram.com/shamelesspromotionpr) | [BlueSky ](https://bsky.app/profile/shamelesspromotion.bsky.social) | [Threads ](https://www.threads.net/@shamelesspromotionpr)| [Soundcloud](http://www.soundcloud.com/shameless-promotionpr) | | | | | | |   | |   | | | | | |   | | ![](http://7168.haulix.com/wf/open?upn=u001.3gfah00q3OVPn8XU4CyB3UdnMWitRyYaa1q13nAiIiuj3TgtkrbSEWWEa8IZxdIAFJjLGh6y- 2BdkSOxLfMqQXloVKN2OJQr2I3zJAzl1xggorYxsyG4ShVWBUTZ5WFmOaVKQIUBG8n4tUxsoFP9GfO42pmW6k- 2BSfq1h57j9qDRL6XsXSfN-2Bh-2ByJW05PGhMZUXn0DDOvVIre97SndqrlGZqz3gLDETCiUTnC-2B9EAn0BFevBCsEpzHkIm5onXo7Ikw35zz42Kl4- 2BqXlsZr0FNOCl2bxShlXcAxHYiIHDDNQD6QVsTI4NN4HuHxxtMwwYrz3FpBPc0HeqB9yD5GzdWIgDA- 3D-3D) [⌊Shameless Promotion⌉⌊Shameless Promotion⌉[ ### Share this: * [ Facebook ](https://www.nyrdcast.com/the-room-explore-dark-side-doom-pop/?share=facebook) * [ X ](https://www.nyrdcast.com/the-room-explore-dark-side-doom-pop/?share=x) * [ Email ](https://www.nyrdcast.com/the-room-explore-dark-side-doom-pop/?subject=%5BShared%20Post%5D%20THE%20ROOM%20Explore%20The%20Dark%20Side%20Of%20Modern%20Life%20On%20%E2%80%98Doom%20Pop%21%E2%80%99&body=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nyrdcast.com%2Fthe-room-explore-dark-side-doom-pop%2F&share=email) * [ LinkedIn ](https://www.nyrdcast.com/the-room-explore-dark-side-doom-pop/?share=linkedin) * [ Mastodon ](https://www.nyrdcast.com/the-room-explore-dark-side-doom-pop/?share=mastodon) * [ Nextdoor ](https://www.nyrdcast.com/the-room-explore-dark-side-doom-pop/?share=nextdoor) * [ Pinterest ](https://www.nyrdcast.com/the-room-explore-dark-side-doom-pop/?share=pinterest) * [ Reddit ](https://www.nyrdcast.com/the-room-explore-dark-side-doom-pop/?share=reddit) * [ Tumblr ](https://www.nyrdcast.com/the-room-explore-dark-side-doom-pop/?share=tumblr) ### Like this: Like Loading… ### _Related_