It's more excitement, though, that feeds into the moment where Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard unveil their statement to the world. They're becoming a word-of-mouth live favourite through feverish performances, an uncompromising sound that engulfs you from the first note, and, in Tom, a lead singer complete with the kicks and presence that makes it feel as though he's preaching his sermon to the masses.

It's clear why their upcoming headline tour to celebrate the release of 'Backhand Deals' is one he's looking forward to. "I can't wait to once again feel like a god-like being with people eating out of my hand."

There are other up-sides when releasing a debut album, too, of course. "To be able to make that statement and say: we're a real band, take us seriously - that's a big deal for us," explains Tom. "For example, my neighbours who are like, not old but they're getting on… if I say to them that we're releasing an album next month, they'll be like, oh so you're not just like a layabout scummy piece of shit?! You actually do something?! That's a good feeling."

With the neighbours on board, 'Backhand Deals' flips the script on where their most full-blooded work to date found them. 'The Non-Stop EP' was a snapshot of a band revelling in almost unstoppable energy. From the crowd watching to the late-night plays in bedrooms and taxis home, it's a sensation that can't be explained. Rather than trying to break it down or define it, Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard simply revel in the confetti it shoots all across the room.

He takes a moment. "Like, there are many gods! Lots of them. Ermm, the music is great! More wine than your traditional church if you're into that! The dress code is great, way better robes, and there are no restrictions here! Like, you don't have to just play the organ, which for some reason is like the only accepted instrument in Christianity. Imagine that in 200 BC? THIS WILL CONTROL THE MASSES!"

'Backhand Deals' doesn't pick up where Christianity left off, but its growth from 'The Non-Stop EP' is clear as day. Wanting to approach their full-length debut in the leanest and sharpest way possible, it's a moreish selection box of soaring harmonies, classic songwriting and swagger. The sort of album that practically beams with big-time ambition.

"As a first record, I always wanted to make like a 'Please Please Me'. Something where every track was just a banger, it is just in and out, and before you even know it, it's done! It's the way we approach playing support slots; we always want to do 20 minutes. We want to grossly underplay to the point it makes the promoter sick, and they think about not wanting to pay us because we played so little time. It's that feeling of, well - we need to go and see them again! It's the same thing with the record. It was so important to make it as concise as possible, so people just want to listen over and over. I mean, in albums two and three, we'll start to embellish our darker sides, but for now, nice and lean is the way to go."

Delivering on every drop of hype and anticipation that has come their way, 'Backhand Deals' started life as an album title before a single note or song was written for it. In turn, it was about piecing the puzzle together in a way that embraced what so many love about them but also bringing their styles and influences bang up to date in their own voice.

"It's really hard to perceive something while you're creating it," admits Tom, looking back on a process that involved a batch of songs simply being moved to one side to allow for a fresh go at it all. "We're really obviously influenced by 70s music and all that stuff, but we want to try and make it as clean and pop as possible within our means. Don't get me wrong, it was never going to sound like a Little Mix record or whatever, but we wanted to try and drag it, and I guess ourselves, into this century.

One look at the stepping 'Break Right In' and 'New Age Millennial Magic', the lush cinematic shines of 'A Passionate Life' and 'Yourself', and the storming 'You' and 'Feel The Change', makes it clear that no such education was needed. Naturally full of life and vigour, it comes with a defining tone that pumps through everything Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard do. Tom smiles at the thought of that beating heart, happy to step back and witness the good times - as well as point out the bad in their own way.

"I think in every musician, there is this need to be profound. That this perception you may have as a person and as a band has to come across in the music. I think, though, more than anything, we've just gotta give in to the idea that the humour matters more. I don't know if it's a Welsh thing or whatever, but I just love taking the piss out of everything. What we're trying to do as a band is say, 'okay, here's my opinion' - but then I'll take the piss out of it and be like, 'what the fuck do I know, right?!'

Tom feels passionately about such positions. His noted awareness of and stands taken to support culture in Cardiff amongst many other calls to action are vital - and it's not about pushing these to one side. If anything, it's about elevating them. For Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard, Tom finds goals close to home. "Obviously, when you start out, you're like, 'I'm gonna fucking headline Madison Square Garden baby, and I'm going to be drowning in money!" he cracks. "Now, I'm at a perspective where we have a really great group of fans that really melt my heart.

"I just want to be able to put out good music that satisfies me creatively but also means something to people. If it's a million people? Super cool. If it's one person? Also, super cool. I've had conversations with people who are into our band that have literally changed my life, just from understanding how much they love the music. I didn't realise that was within me to do and that there was such love out there. I'm happy if we can keep doing that, and when you break it down, I get to make music with my best friends in a fucking studio that we have the fucking grace of owning and being able to use so much. That's pretty good to me.

Tom smiles once more. "I mean, statistically, it's more likely we'll crash and burn, right? Bet hey, if we do, we'll crash and burn big. It's a big national scandal or nothing!"

Taken from the March 2022 edition of Dork, out now. Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard's album 'Backhand Deals' is out 25th February.