Scottish band Beldon Haigh’s new song, “World Got So Dumb”, is an anthem for the disenchanted, a rallying cry for the proletariat. With razor-sharp lyricism and a sound that blends ska, reggae, and rock influences, Beldon Haigh delivers a powerful message wrapped in irresistible melodies.

But this single is just the beginning. It sets the tone for Beldon Haigh’s upcoming album, which tackles a myriad of societal issues with unflinching honesty. From the scourge of poverty and inequality to the erosion of community and the insidious influence of capitalism, each track invites listeners to pause, reflect, and reconsider their place in the world.

“World Got So Dumb the album deals with lots of current societal themes. For example poverty and inequality (Money Back) the breakdown of community and individual responsibility (Dumpster Fire) the need to forgive and forget (Old Black Eye)  the narcissism of capitalism (Any Way You Want It)  and the corruption of leaders (Felony), the eventual slide into compliance to a broken system (Life Is Hard).  Throughout all of the songs there’s a general invitation to stop and think about stuff,  to stop and look at the broken world that we live in and re-evaluate our approach towards it.   But the system does not really want us to do that, it keeps us so distracted with other things that we feel like there is no bandwidth for evaluation, and most people are so downtrodden just paying the bills that they don’t want any more reminders of the unfairness of the system. And so it carries on. The rich and powerful few (whales) become more rich and more powerful, whilst the rest of us float around like plankton in their, broken and rigged, system.”

Yet, as the band points out, the system thrives on distraction and complacency. It keeps us so preoccupied with the everyday struggles that we forget to question the injustices around us. But Beldon Haigh refuses to let us remain passive observers in our own lives. Through their music, they inspire us to challenge the status quo, to question authority, and to strive for a more equitable society.

With their trademark blend of political satire and infectious melodies, Beldon Haigh is more than just a band – they’re a beacon of hope in a world gone mad. So let’s join together, raise our voices, and ride the wave of change with Beldon Haigh as our guide. After all, if we don’t speak up, who will?