Brighton trio PROJECTOR have today revealed the official video for their new single ‘Hope Springs Eternal’

A pummelling slab of distortion-heavy grunge that stomps its way menacingly to an unexpectedly melodic denouement, ‘Hope Springs Eternal’ is the latest track to be taken from their soon-to-be-released second album, Contempt, coming this Friday 3rd October 2025 via new label home Alcopop! Records.

“’Hope Springs Eternal’ is about the common trait of valuing the winning of a conflict over its resolution,” explains vocalist Edward. “It’s also about two people at an afters who think the same thing as each other but are unable to stop arguing. It’s about making a decision to distance myself from the whole palaver. The song title is sarcastic—I hold little hope.”

The official video for the single spotlights a dizzying, sparsely-lit live performance by the trio which captures the frantic intensity of the band’s sound perfectly—“we wanted the viewer to feel sick,” says bassist Lucy wryly, of the visual concept.

Recorded and produced by Ben Hampson (DITZ, Lambrini Girls) and mastered by Katie Tavini, the new album follows on from the critical success of their 2024 debut NOW WHEN WE TALK IT’S VIOLENCE.

“As always we’re genuinely surprised when anyone likes our music,” says Lucy of the forthcoming album release. “I hope ‘Contempt’ is a meaningful companion to anyone navigating (or flailing) through life right now.”