Jackals Flying Vipers

“Jackals” is Flying Vipers' second single on Easy Star Records, and it builds on the foundation laid by “Believers & Deceivers⁠” with a track that pushes the intensity up a notch. The title suggests something predatory, and the production delivers on that promise — lean, aggressive, and coiled with the kind of energy that comes from a band playing at the edge of their dynamics. There's a rawness here that distinguishes it from the more polished end of the Easy Star catalog, and that contrast works in the track's favor.

The back-to-back release strategy — two singles in quick succession — speaks to a creative momentum that Easy Star clearly recognized and wanted to capture. Historically, the label has given new artists room to establish their identity through concentrated release windows. Jesse Royal, Runkus, and The Late Ones all benefited from this approach, building audience awareness through sustained presence rather than sporadic one-offs.

“Jackals” deepens the picture of Flying Vipers as an act unafraid of darkness and edge. Where much of the Easy Star catalog operates in sunny, roots-positive territory, Flying Vipers bring a grittier sensibility — closer to the punk-reggae energy of The Skints than the California-bred optimism of Rebelution. That stylistic diversity is exactly what keeps a label catalog interesting across decades, and Flying Vipers' arrival adds a sharp new texture to the Easy Star palette.