TRACKS OF THE WEEK - #10
Heavy Heart - Bed Bug
Heavy Heart are a band from London, and their latest single ‘Bed Bug’ is a gorgeous hard-hitting dream pop number. The track feels as if its reinventing grungey shoegaze of the 90s with a sense of something new. The vocals are raspy and melt with the instrumentation deliciously - think ‘Don't Let It Bring You Down’ by Annie Lennox but reinvented for the 21st Century. Simply gorgeous.
Ryan Vanicin - Reflections
American singer-songwriter Ryan Vanicin takes inspiration from 90s era hard rock/grunge bands like Alice in Chains and Soundgarden, and that’s exactly the vibe you get from ‘Reflections’, but translated through the lens of a contemporary singer-songwriter. His voice is husky and deep, there are country and blues twangs, and there’s definitely a retro nod. The lyrics tell a tale, which is a match made in heaven with the emotional instrumentation, and it’s hella catchy too. Ultimate heartthrob material.
The Weadon Boys - High and Low
The Weadon Boys are an American rock duo, and ‘High and Low’ experiments with blues, country, and 60s rock, for a truly powerful composition which soars in the gorgeous crescendos. It kicks off mellow and takes you on a sonic journey inspired by the power of the consciousness You can really feel how the inspiration for the song flows into its body and spirit.
Caroline Lazar - Chicago
Alternative singer-songwriter Caroline Lazar shines on her single ‘Chicago’. With the current influx of female indie singer-songwriters, Caroline is a great fit. The lyrics are potent, and the chorus has a fantastic hook where the vocals are at their best. Just armed with a guitar, Caroline manages to have your full attention for the whole track - her voice powerful and dominating, yet sweet at the same time. A truly joyous listen.
Patrick Damphier - Be My Jury (featuring Richard Swift & Jessica Lee Mayfield)
Nashville singer-songwriter Patrick Damphier’s single ‘Be My Jury’ is taken from his debut album Say I’m Pretty. This track is breath-taking, and nothing short of a faultless concoction of 80s inspired indie and synth pop, evocative of the deep stirring emotion you feel when you listen to bands like Tears For Fears. The track is cinematic, and you feel fully immersed in the world it creates. It’s such a triumphant accomplishment.