An influence of classic new wave synth pop collides with a modern indie compositional sensibility on Mean Time, the anthemic new single from Born Ruffians. The intros built up drama begs for a drop. It’s the proper payoff to the vocals building angst.
The vocal is a revelation, aligning itself with infectious brit electro anthems known to the mid nineties. That era was equally inspired by new wave’s post punk adaption. In that manner Mean Time offers rare nostalgia that lands fresh. Dig into it.
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A warped guitar collides with an infectious beat at the onset of say it louder, the new single from JACUZZI JEFFERSON and Soren Bryce.
A careful vocal probes intriguingly beneath the vibrant pump of the drums. It dare not fracture the acquired vibe found in this inspired moment. As it progresses the vocal reveals its unconventional brilliance, not unlike the candid truth that drew us to projects like Big Thief. Altogether say it louder is fresh minimalistic bliss. Hear for yourself.
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We love the progressive build at the heart of Timeless, the new single from Always Her. A heartfelt lyrical tribute lands cinematic courtesy of the building arrangement. It’s an overwhelming feeling wrapped into a song. Front to back the musicianship is spot on, with a rapid fire drum approach to match the singers vibrant touch.
The guitar and bass arrangement doesn’t relent, laying sneaky lead lines around an introspective vocal. Stylistically they bridge the gap between Jeff Buckley and Ra Ra Riot or Vampire Weekend. We love it.
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Breakbeat drums and vibrating guitars pump and relent like a breathing organism on all I had, the new single form harrry and Sugah. The transcendent vocal performance has an uplifting cool. Its a relatable affect, one that has an inclination towards the sunny side of life despite its dark essence.
There’s some appropriate tempered nostalgia, as all I had reinvigorates an influence of nineties pop without every sounding derivative. Rather they adapt that influence into a modern indie subset familiar to Del Water Gap and Clairo. We freakin love it.
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