Blue Fish Diamond return with their third record Radio Silence, an evocative, socially charged collection that sees them sharpen both their sound and their message.

Opening with the propulsive ‘Servants To The Hand’, the band immediately set their political stall out with lyrics such as “History repeats like a bad disease.” Over subtle electric guitar lines and organ swells, the track becomes a rallying cry for those disillusioned by fear-driven politics, a theme that recurs throughout.

The production, courtesy of Gavin Glass, brings polish and emotional clarity to an album that often juxtaposes the personal with the political.

‘Planet Blue’ is a jazzy, bass-driven highlight, weaving in news soundbites from Greta Thunberg and Donald Trump amid a haunting crescendo. It’s an ambitious piece that captures the global anxiety around climate change without feeling didactic.

Elsewhere, heartbreak and human connection take centre stage. ‘Tonight’ is a stripped-down love song that draws strength from Murphy’s understated delivery, while ‘One More Chance’, fronted by Matilda O’Mahony, channels Broadway theatricality with sweeping strings and a soaring vocal performance.

Musically, Radio Silence never overreaches. There’s a clear through-line to influences like Paul Simon and Lou Reed, especially in the more intimate, spoken-sung passages.

The title track is a dreamy standout as it balances reflection and regret with elegance and seems tinged with some shades of Pink Floyd at times.

Though a few moments drift into familiar indie-folk territory, the band’s ability to shift gears - from folk balladry to the post-punk rush of ‘I Don’t Know’ - makes for an overall compelling listen.

Radio Silence is a rich, thought-provoking record and proof that Blue Fish Diamond are crafting something special.

Out now, you can listen below: