The song which is lovely tapestry of pop, rock, punk and narrative story telling immediately engages with the catchy hook “all I hear is blah, blah, blah”.  Whilst the song contains theme’s which speak to a general disillusionment with politics and politicians of all persuasions, the band are keen to encourage people to get out and vote. 

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“Politician’s need to persuade us that they and their party are worth voting for, that they are deserving of our vote” said Skelton. Everywhere you look at the moment there is a new crisis happening or about to happen, but instead of addressing real issues we hear the same old tropes and platitudes and too many politicians use the same old tired tactics and dog whistles. I think if  you hearing blah, blah, blah when a politician is talking – then that is a sure sign they are not addressing the things that really matter to you.

This version was recorded by the Beldon Haigh band only ten days ago, but the core song, most of the words, melody and riffs were written by front man and song writer Justin Skelton decades ago, and recorded and performed by Falkirk band the Breakfast Boyz at that time. This 2024 version was upgraded and re-worked for the band’s live set for their upcoming Edinburgh Fringe appearances. Whilst there is an enchanting quaintness to some of the lyrics and a few 1980’s pop hallmarks, it is uncanny how relevant and poignant the song still is today. The live video is powerful, energetic and funny and shows a would be politician canvassing for votes in Falkirk High street. The video features the insanely realistic masks of Landon Meier, depicting Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, and Kim Jong-un, in a pop and rock band of tyranny combining with an election song for the fictional “Moon on a Stick” party.  

Throughout the campaigning and inevitable bad tempered sparring of the political parties in the next month, Beldon Haigh hope that this song brings everyone a little bit of joy and laughter.