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Why Sprints’ ‘Better’ sounds like a love song when Karla Chubb says it isn’t
Sprints’ ‘Better’ pairs a slower, shoegaze-informed atmosphere with Karla Chubb’s much less romantic idea of affection offered only on someone else’s terms.
Sprints (stylised in all caps as SPRINTS) are an Irish garage punk band formed in Dublin in 2019. The band consists of Karla Chubb (vocals, guitar), Sam McCann (bass, vocals), Jack Callan (drums), and Zac Stephenson (guitar). Between 2019 and 2022, they released a series of singles and EPs for the Nice Swan label before signing to City Slang. Their debut album, Letter to Self, was released in January 2024. Following the album's release, founding guitarist Colm O’Reilly left the band in May 2024. During their summer 2024 tour, Sprints were joined by guest guitarists before Zac Stephenson became a permanent member. The band released the single 'Feast', which explores themes of gluttony, consumption, and desire. Their second studio album, All That Is Over, was released on September 26, 2025.
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