Alternative Rising Acts CAPTIVA have just released a new single ahead of the release of their debut EP next month. Road To Ruin brings a more mature sound to the Kansas City group, with quasi-shoegaze vocal reverb rocking against a fervent underlayer of mid 2000s alt-rock angst. Reminiscent of The Caesers and early indie-cuts of Walk The Moon (circa the La La Metropolitan days), this track carries a ruminating honesty with its captivating guitar riffs full of winding and warm sonic nostalgia. The soothing and carefree breakdown rounds out the track with an incredible sense of intimate directness juxtaposing the more edgier elements in the driving rock-funk tune. This is a song that will truly be resonating with you for the rest of the day. If this is any indication of what's to come on the EP, we are sure in for a profound year's end treat.
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There's no doubt about it, British artists are dominating the indie/alt scenes with their great music across the board, KICK is no exception. The 4-piece indie rock group from West London make incredibly layered and well developed tunes that just sound eternally classic. The group's sound is simply endearing, fortified by vocals reminiscent of Bastille and a sonic aesthetic on par with TDCC, Bombay Bicycle Club, and a hint of early Kings of Leon. Sao Paulo is all that encapsulated in a feel-good tropical summer track that's equal parts comforting, cultural, and communally inviting. Frenetically exploratory, it's a song that lives up to their "mixed blend of various genres to create their own musical cocktail which is both refreshing and familiar to the ears." Mark my words, here's a band to watch out for.
Sometimes a band's sound-aesthetic escapes words, as it's difficult to convey how innovative and uniquely crafted the amazing sounds they create are. Such is the case for the indie-rock group THANKS, especially on their latest single Good Time, since their music is very refined and forward-thinking that you sort of have to listen to the track on loop and let it encapsulate you. The Miami band is known for their youthful and intrinsic vibe captured in each of their songs, taking elements of standard indie and alternative rock, and reformatting them into more experimental atmospherics. It's sort of a strange combination of Phantom Planet, Grizzly Bear, and The War on Drugs that adds up to an eclectic cohesiveness that's addicting.
Good Time starts off with quirky guitar fingerings reminiscent of indie music found in Wes Anderson films, but soon takes a very grooving beat with edgy euphoric melodies, which break down into an epic atmospheric piano, guitar, and drum development at the end. It's existentially cerebral and nostalgic, but warm and inviting. It's like a stimulating coastal-mist, both gloomy and refreshing. The power and true feeling culminates in the lyrics: "never know just why, losing my mind, why did it have to hurt all the time." I'm losing my mind too, because this song tugs at your heartstrings. It's a song that's so good, so visceral, so natural, that it hurts. Listening to the song is an experience, a good time. Don't worry, you'll be hearing much more of this band soon. They have a new album coming out next month. We'll be sure to keep you updated. |
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