It’s been a while since we covered post-punk outfit Blindness & Light. Primarily based in Anglesey, Wales, the project sees at its helm musician and songwriter Colin Potter, fearlessly guiding it with a firm pulse on popular culture and nostalgic instrumental allure. Following up on a busy 2025, the self-described informal collective returns today with their latest offering, ‘Just A Few Milligrams’, a melodic rock-leaning cut that draws a strong link with the post-punk scene of the ‘80s and ‘90s. We are referring to the more elegant, restrained part of that scene; Blindness & Light make music that is a joy to listen to, partly also inspired by the 60s (they mention The Velvet Underground, among others).
The result is material that’s wondrous and bold, yet relatable and bright. ‘Just A Few Milligrams’ moves with a keen theatrical flair, with sumptuous bells and cinematic vocal harmonies making its chorus hypnotic and anthemic. Brooding guitars and feathery drums thread rather carefully on the track, allowing Potter’s purposeful lead vocals to sail through undisturbed. Alongside Colin, the record features Helen Reynolds, Mel Dopazo, and Glenn Welman. To note, Blindness & Light are a worldwide effort, with contributors and members stretching out to Japan and Argentina.
Delving deeper into the crucial message behind the song, Potter explains: “This anti-racist song had to be written in response to the massive increase in prevalence of the far right in the UK and worldwide in general. A pigment called melanin is what defines skin colour. The difference between black and white is just a few milligrams. Nothing to fear!” A needed message in bleak, problematic times. Blindness & Light have their priorities straight.
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