Nashville outfit JELLY have just released a new EP full of the “thoughtful dose of cerebral stimulation” that we told you about this time last year. We continued to describe their 2015 single Catchin’ Up as a, “completely accessible and craveable track that feels just like a dip in the ocean.” All that gets amplified in Greetings from Jelly, a six-track record that is an addicting collection of jam-packed feel-good surf, from start to finish. The fuzzy white noise that briefly commences the opening track I Feel Fine and carries througout the EP, feels like the not-so-distant waves crashing onto the beachfront—the perfect backdrop to a warm, yet fresh sound emerging from the vintage guitar and key instrumentation.
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The EP reminisces 70s soft rock, in the vein of Stealers Wheel’s Stuck In The Middle (With You), and funky California alt-melodies in its easing 90s vibe similar to peak Sugar Ray. Each song is inviting with its frank vocals and unexpected energy—resulting from suprising quirks such as the comforting trumpet cadence bridge in Go To The Beach, the alt-rock infusion present in Jet-like I’m A Man, the hazy psychedelic folk vibe in Sunset Beach (where we hear actual waves crashing melding into the white-noise), and finally the charm emerging from the groove hook in Charisma. Actually, Charisma sounds the most Brian Wilson-inspired tuned with the keys working their magic. Overall, Greeting from Jelly makes listeners feel that JELLY is finally at their sonic destination. The EP is the group’s postcard telling fans what they’re up to and what they’ve found on their surf-rock adventure, and boy are we glad they’re staying in contact.
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If you're headed to the beach this holiday weekend, this should definitely be your theme song. Jelly provides you with exhilarating guitar-driven surf rock from none other than Nashville. Interestingly Catchin' Up is more experimental than standard surf tunes: a unique ska-punk vibe in that addicting vocal cadence, singing guitar riffage packaged in a sound reminiscent of Family of the Year's St. Croix, and existential wit found in relatable lyrics such as "maybe I'll impress my dad, become a businessman." Duo Will Aiken and Kyle Buckley sure do live up to their bio statement, in "making music that just feels right." It's a thoughtful dose of cerebral stimulation, all in a completely accessible and craveable track that feels just like a dip in the ocean. Thankfully they just released their Beach Sounds EP last Friday with three equally amazing songs you can dive into. Make sure to stream and buy yourself a copy over on their Bandcamp page.
Vancouver power pop band The Sylvia Platters have just released a new single entitled Reelin’ In The Years. The four piece group composed of Nick and Tim Ubels, Simon Tressel, and familiar face Jeffery Trainor of Western Jaguar, crank out a short but energy packed surf-rock track. With fervently flowing guitar and bass lines evoking crashing coastal waves, the song is reminiscent of that of FIDLAR meets Blink-182. What makes this track so epically their own is an unexpected vibrant sax hook, played by Matt Tressel, which just blends right into their edgy punkish sound dynamic. It’s the perfect soundtrack to your Summer-anticipatory Friday.
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