Track Of The Day: Snarls – ‘Walk In The Woods’

Snarls are the band I need this month. Probably even the band I need this year. With ‘Walk In The Woods’, the Ohio four-piece bring a slice of sunshine to a dreary January day.  Jangly indie with a shimmery, Best Coast vibe, it blends sugary-sweet harmonies with poppy guitar hooks.

That said, the song isn’t all rainbows and unicorns. It’s about longing and trying to move on from someone you can’t quite quit. When the band sing about feeling helpless and stuck, there’s a real melancholy. But it’s a sadness that kinda washes over you while you’re simultaneously shimmying in your seat. Think the Bangles or the Primitives, if you’re not sure what I mean.

 As you can probably guess, I’m a big fan of this. It’s accomplished, addictive, and stupid amounts of fun. In just a couple of months, the band release their first album, Burst. And I can’t wait to get my hands on a copy.

Snarls’ debut album, Burst, is out 6th March on Take It To Heart Records.

Vic Conway

Photo Credit: Brian Kaiser

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Premiere: AyOwA – ‘First Frost’

Following infectious offerings such as ‘Alt Det Du Ku’ and 2018’s EP Farvel, and support from the likes of BBC Radio 1 and 6 Music, our favourite Danish duo are back with an evocative new single, ahead of their upcoming debut album.

Told from the perspective of a couple who have spent their whole life together and are now setting out into the winter to disappear as one, ‘First Frost’ flows with AyOwA’s distinctive swirling synths and the beguiling haunting power of Hannah Schneider’s vocals. A shimmering, cinematic soundscape, it’s an utterly captivating reflection on lasting love and the strength of togetherness.

Listen to ‘First Frost’ for the first time here:

 

‘First Frost’ is out tomorrow, 31st January, and Amoeba, the upcoming debut album from AyOwA, is set for release in September this year.

Mari Lane
@marimindles

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Track Of The Day: ĠENN – ‘ Du Da Dance’

Having been firm favourites for a while, wowing us live with their live show on more than one occasion, Brighton-based ĠENN have just supporting Big Joanie on one of their tour dates in Leeds, and have now released their dynamic new single. 

With a spunky spin on classic beach rock’s charm, ‘Du Da Dance’ brings listeners mighty rock energy. Kicking off with adventurous plucky bass and a vocal shrill, it is hard not to immediately bop along to the contagious and vital experience that ĠENN bring to the table.

Through a distinct vocal style during its verses, ‘Du Da Dance’ reflects vintage tones that date back to the ’50s. However, where ĠENN truly showcase their own unique sound, is during their punchy sing-along choruses. Here is where ĠENN fuse garage rock with a frenzied Riot Grrrl spirit, all under one pop-rooted roof.

The stylistic harmony that the band have created here is truly something special and sonically exciting for fresh ears. ĠENN’a team of four know how to embody their empowering personality not only with their lyrics, but their fierce instrumentals. The lively pulse of ‘Du Da Dance’ is relentless and ongoing, even ringing out during the song’s broken down outro.

ĠENN are putting down significant boots in several genre realms and calling upon a wide audience with their fearless charisma in this latest empowering offering.

Watch the new video for ‘Du Da Dance’ here: 

‘Du Da Dance’ is out now. Listen on Spotify.

Jill Goyeau 
@jillybxxn

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LISTEN: Suzie Stapleton re-releases ‘Thylacine’ to raise money for Australian Wildlife

Previous headliner of ours at The Finsbury, Suzie Stapleton, has announced a special digital release to raise funds to help injured and displaced wildlife affected by the Australian fires. This digital release of Stapleton’s latest single ‘Thylacine’ comes with an exclusive, previously unreleased track called ‘Song of Murray’s Brigade’.

A musical adaptation of a 1940 poem by Australian bush poet Banjo Paterson, ‘Song Of Murray’s Brigade’ is a heartfelt acoustic offering. Whereas ‘Thylacine’ features Rolling drums and adventurous riffs painting a sonic landscape complete with Stapleton’s captivating gritty vocals and a majestic, haunting depth.

The thylacine, also known as the Tasmanian Tiger, was a dog like mammal that inhabited Australia. Intensive hunting encouraged by bounties is generally blamed for its extinction. The last known thylacine died in captivity in 1936. Many of the species that have been affected by these fires were already threatened or endangered due to factors such as habitat loss from land clearing for agriculture and urban development, invasive species, and pressures from extreme heat caused by climate change and ongoing drought. These fires pose a huge threat for their ongoing survival, but we still have a chance to help and ensure that they don’t end up in the history books next to the thylacine.

This digital release is available for £5, though you can pay what you want and there is no upper limit. 100% of proceeds will go to Wildlife Victoria. Please give generously to help Australia’s unique wildlife.

Available via http://www.suziestapleton.com and Bandcamp until January 31st.

Mari Lane
@marimindles

Photo Credit: Pitcher Photography

 

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