Oxford-based slow-core trio iiis (pronounced ‘eyes’) are Hannah Bruce (they/any) bass, Paul Allen (he/him) guitars/vocals, Helen Pearson (she/her) drums/vocals. Formed in 2024, in Oxford UK, iiis have set about creating music that takes its time, often finding immersion in melodies that develop slowly, with Harmonies that weave in and out of each other and sounds that fray at the edges. Their debut EP, Slow Riot, was released in October 2024. The song Slow Riot was included on a compilation to celebrate 20 years of the magazine Joyzine. They have played shows throughout the UK, with notable support slots for Adwaith, Lewsberg and Nap Eyes. With a heavy emphasis on DIY, this latest release was recorded and produced by the band, creating tension and atmosphere in slow, heavy, intricate washes that rise and fall. Arms, the first song from the double A side, was released in September 2025 and Chairs, the second song, is due for release on the 5th of December 2025.
Gliding gently yet decisively between shoegaze and slowcore atmospheres, their songs feel as if Galaxie 500 and Low had met in southeastern England for a jam session.
You can listen to Chairs, the second track from their new double A-side single, in its world-premiere debut here. Play loud for full effect!

What They Say: “The lyrics for Chairs came from fury about governments ignoring climate change. We thought about how they put their bums on wooden seats cut down from trees and how the trees are then forced to be there listening to the politicians denying climate change. To me ‘my back against the sea‘ means I am trying to protect the world. Musically, Helen had had the song for some time and it coalesced in the studio. It was one of those that happened really quickly and was pretty much written in an afternoon.“

“We have 2 shows to see out the year. The first is on the 10th of December supporting Kiran Leanord, at Common Ground in Oxford, and the second is an Oxford music showcase all dayer called In A Different Place, on the 14th of December. 2026 will see the band go into the studio to start work on a full album for release later in the year.“

Arms is out now. Chairs will be out on December 5th. Look HERE for more information on iiis.