Music: Dead Air – Do It For The Pay: South London Punk’s Raw Rebellion

Dead Air are a rising three-piece punk/alt-rock band from South London, made up of Reuben Moonasar (bass/vocals), Lyle Broom (guitar), and Richard Greenbury (drums). Emerging from the UK underground with a gritty, unapologetic sound, they’ve built momentum with raw releases like Fast Food World and Black Flag, fierce live shows, and a growing reputation for visceral energy and unfiltered emotion. Their upcoming EP World Wide Villainy (2026) is highly anticipated, expanding on their explosive blend of punk attitude and modern hard rock urgency.

“Do It For The Pay” is a high-velocity punk blast fueled by frustration with grinding work, the 9-to-5 slog, and a system that feels exploitative. With snappy guitars, powerful drums, and Reuben Moonasar’s thumping bass and intense vocal delivery, the track captures raw, street-level rage and turns it into cathartic, urgent music. The lyrics, including lines like “they call us scum / I’m sick of this life / fuck that 9-5”, underline its direct critique of daily drudgery and economic frustration. Musically frenetic and lyrically blunt, “Do It For The Pay” previews Dead Air’s evolving sonic range and reinforces their reputation as a band that channels everyday discontent into explosive punk rock energy.

Band Page: https://www.instagram.com/officialdeadair