Man/Woman/Chainsaw share six-minute “Nosedive” and announce August album

Emmie-Mae Avery, who leads vocals on the track, says “it’s a song about longing for both comfort and freedom simultaneously in a relationship through the metaphor of being an injured bird needing shelter. We turned it into a danceable upbeat track, which made the tone shift throughout the song as though you find a way to pick yourself up and fly away.”

“Nosedive” was recorded at RAK Studios with producers Seth Evans (Geordie Greep, Black Midi) and Margo Broom (Fat White Family, Big Joanie), who also worked with the band on previous singles “Adam & Steve” and album opener “Only Girl”. The pair oversaw the entire 11-track LP, which the band describe as a collection of bangers. Drummer Lola Cherry adds: “We were talking about having a whole record of bangers – having everything be really in your face.”

Formed when its members were 16 and writing in a converted vicarage, Man/Woman/Chainsaw sold out two UK tours in 2025, including a night at London’s Scala. They have since played sessions for KEXP and BBC 6 Music, and appeared at SXSW in Austin.

The LP will be available on eco-mix black vinyl, a limited edition berry coloured LP with signed insert, and a Rough Trade exclusive blue and clear splatter edition paired with a bonus 7-inch.

The band play UK and European festivals across summer, including Latitude on 25 July and Rock En Seine on 29 August, before a UK and Ireland headline tour in September and October.

Cannonball artwork

Cannonball tracklist

“Only Girl”
“Canyons”
“Goddamn, Lizard Man!”
“Lighter”
“Nosedive”
“Get Up and Dance”
“Snakebite”
“Flick of the Wrist”
“The Thing”
“Still Angry”
“Something Else to Give”