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Leazes don’t do quiet. They come crashing through the door in a wedding dress, flanked by Metro trains, confetti, and chaos – and it’s absolutely glorious.

With “MIA (Melissa in Action)”, Newcastle’s finest prove once again why they’re the band everyone’s talking about. Equal parts heartbreak and havoc, it’s an indie banger that hits the sweet spot between melody and mayhem – and it arrives with one of the most brilliantly unhinged videos you’ll see this year.

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The single itself is Leazes at their sharpest: razor-wire guitars, a hook that lodges itself in your head on first listen, and frontman Joe King’s Geordie drawl delivering lyrics that feel like diary entries scribbled between tears and tequila shots. There’s nostalgia here, but no wallowing — just full-throttle emotion, set to music that begs to be screamed in a sweaty room full of strangers.

King calls it “a song about chaos and learning,” and that duality runs deep – MIA feels personal, but never precious. Produced by SugarHouse and mastered by Robin Schmidt, it’s slick without losing its edge — the kind of track that could sit comfortably on a playlist next to Sam Fender or The 1975 without losing its local grit.

But it’s the video that elevates the release to something iconic. In a chaotic love letter to Newcastle, King charges through Tyne and Wear in a full wedding gown, chased by heartbreak and train conductors alike. It’s playful, unpolished, and packed with personality – a visual blitz that perfectly captures the emotional meltdown behind the melody. It’s rare a band nails the tone of both track and video this well, but Leazes have absolutely smashed it.

The whole release feels like a victory lap ahead of their Halloween headline at The Grove, which is shaping up to be the Geordie gig of the season. With a sold-out crowd, full-throttle support acts, and a band hellbent on throwing the kind of party you don’t forget, this isn’t just another release – it’s a statement.

Leazes aren’t waiting for permission. They’re making their own rules, painting outside the lines, and somehow making chaos sound this good.

MIA (Melissa in Action) is a bruised, breathless anthem from a band who’ve never felt more alive. 5/5 – no questions asked.