Track Of The Day: PELA – ‘Here’s Where The Story Ends’

A charming cover of The Sundays’ 1990 single ‘Here’s Where The Story Ends’, Brighton-based duo PELA have shared their version of the alt-rock band’s famous hit. PELA decided to record the cover to share with listeners as a “little souvenir of a terrible year,” a sentiment which resonates deeper as we approach the end of 2020.

Formed of Hannah Coombes and Olly Shelton, PELA are inspired by the sun-soaked sounds of The Japanese House, HAIM and Jessie Ware. The duo have worked their dream-pop magic on The Sundays’ classic track with “a wash of vocoder, ad-lib imprints mixed with deep Moog bass lines and pads add to the modern indie interpretation of this irreverent hyper melodic song.” The result is a beautiful rendition full of Coombes gentle vocals and Shelton’s tentative beats.

Listen to PELA’s version of ‘Here’s Where The Story Ends’ below.

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Track Of The Day: Table Scraps – ‘Doom Generation’

Having received acclaim from the likes of Idles and BBC 6Music, and having wowed crowds at SXSW last year, Birmingham trio Table Scraps are back with a savage new single, ahead of their upcoming album, set for release next year.

Despite being recorded before the extremities of Covid hit, ‘Doom Generation’s  post-apocalyptic theme couldn’t be more resonant than right now. Immediately hitting the ears with a disconcerting sound of an air-raid siren, the track then builds with immense thrashing riffs and a searing sense of urgency. As the seething, angst-driven power of the vocals rages, ‘Doom Generation’ provides a fierce, riotous commentary on the state of society at the moment. Propelled by an impressive, ferocious musical force, it’s a perfectly poignant, raging catharsis for these seemingly doomed times.

‘Doom Generation’ is accompanied by a homemade animated video, depicting the band standing still, drinking beer, whilst the world collapses around them. A pretty spot-on summation of this year. The video also features cute cameos from other bands on the Birmingham garage rock circuit: Cherry Pickles, The Cosmics and Black Mekon.

Watch the new video for ‘Doom Generation’ here:

 

‘Doom Generation’ is out now, listen on Spotify. Coffin Face, the upcoming new album from Table Scraps, is set for release early next year.

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Track Of The Day: NØELLE – ‘LVCIE’

An enchanting musing on the ways we cope with our anxious thoughts, DIY chamber-pop artist NØELLE has shared her latest single ‘LVCIE’. Full of emotive vocals and atmospheric keys, the Welsh musician’s fears and vulnerabilities are personified by the character the track is named after, allowing her to vicariously examine her insecurities from a safe distance.

“My character, LVCIE, was a character I created to deal with the lowest points within my anxiety,” NØELLE explains. Through this helpful medium she channels her need to open up about feelings of dependence and vulnerability. Keen to give a platform to “the voices we choose to ignore,” NØELLE blends tentative lyrics with atmospheric sounds to work through her mixed emotions. Inspired by the likes of Aurora, Florence & The Machine, Billie Eilish, KARYYN and Lorde, NØELLE’s cautious approach to song-writing rings with a charming melancholy.

Listen to ‘LVCIE’ below.

 

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Track Of The Day: Maya Lakhani – ‘The Line’

In a loud and driving new single that has as much grit as it does sophistication, Maya Lakhani’s ‘The Line’ is a cathartic release that rings out like a staple alt-rock anthem. From the moment the track dawns, chunky bass and overdriven guitars swell ‘The Line”s mix and sets the scene for a grungy instrumental. 

Crisp, hard-hitting drums keep the song grounded while Maya’s sharp and compelling vocals grab attention and never let go. “I’m always drawn to the darkness, things that rack my mind”, Maya sings with a purging tone. She alludes to the addictiveness of our personal demons with teasing lyrics and words of reflection. ‘The Line’ becomes transformative, however, as Maya describes that the tune is about learning to “set healthy boundaries and about starting again.” 

This personal evolution is depicted emotively through both Maya’s words and the track’s speculative instrumental. With a thick heaviness reminiscent of ’90s bands such as Garbage, and the enticing solitude of PJ Harvey’s vocal performances, Maya Lakhani has curated a modern rock tune that feels DIY, yet is polished with a contemporary edge. ‘The Line’ is a taste of something new, served on a nostalgic platter.

‘The Line’ is out now. Listen here.

Jill Goyeau
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