Walt Disco find solace in a stranger in their new single, 'Come Undone'

On their transportive second album, 'The Warping', Walt Disco fearlessly push the boundaries of genre into thrilling new realms. The Glaswegian art-pop alchemists reveal the strange magic behind their most ambitious and immersive work yet. Find out more with our latest Dork Mixtape cover feature.

Words: Ciaran Picker.
Photos: Izzy Leach.

Walt Disco are in constant transformation, always seeking out the most effervescent and unexpected way to express themselves. After re-emerging in January with the Latin-jazz vibes of 'Pearl', funk-rock anthem 'You Make Me Feel So Dumb', and heartfelt soul-bearer 'Jocelyn', the Glaswegian five-piece are back with new track, 'Come Undone', one that not only puts the 'fun' in 'funk', but also carries with it the trademark introspection that they so elegantly weave into their work.

Set in a world of decadence and debauchery, 'Come Undone' represents a weird contradiction within us all, one which allows us to tell total strangers our deepest secrets. "Both me and [co-lyricist] Jack were single when we wrote the track," lead singer Jocelyn reveals, "and when you're single, the best conversations you have are with people you might have one-night stands with or friends of friends. I didn't have any one person in mind, but I know there have been times when I've been like, 'Why have I told you all of this stuff about my life?' about two hours into a party!"

'Come Undone' illuminates yet another side to the band, one that sees them channel 'Station to Station'-era Bowie, replete with jazz-funk basslines, disco backing vocals, and a black-and-white German Expressionist video that the Starman himself would be proud of. And, just like Bowie, it's a song that's not as straightforward as it sounds.