Prior to their upcoming live show at Rhode Island’s iconic Conserfest, June 22nd, we dive into some classic single releases, from San Francisco rock and roll trio Taylor and the Pretty Noises.
Rock
Having amassed hundreds of thousands of streams across a multitude of original rock and roll releases, the integrity and heart of all things DownTown Mystic has built up an impressive repertoire and following in recent years. That process culminates this season, with the release of a divine original album, and one naturally suited to lighting up the incoming summer months.
Beautiful songwriting and a timeless arena pop-rock set-up that’s instantly energising – The UK’s own Josh Moncrieff captures a melodic and impassioned beating heart, for his brand new single Into The Blue.
Great songwriting always resounds, regardless of the setting or recording style. In this case, the authenticity of the studio capture seems to aptly reinforce the realism and appeal of the song. Jumbo Chords deliver an indie-rock classic, for Dennis Wilson.
Introducing a creative country rock, punk, and metal fusing anthem – Get Out Of Dodge is a naturally energising original song, from Arizona alt-rock leaders Jesus Chrysler Supercar.
Always worthy of good quality speakers, volume, and a few minutes to spare – Effing and Blinding return on top once again, with their latest anthemic rock and roll offering Scab.
Distorted blues-rock to build up a love for nostalgic escapism once again – Canada’s Jonas & the Jaguar moon bring the perfect balance of melody, energy, vocal character and songwriting, for their infectious alternative anthem Believer.
American hard-rock band Line So Thin recapture the essence of the genre, whilst offering a song of purpose and finely crafted contrast along the way.
I U ME is brilliantly captivating, an intriguing to rather epic modern single, with a fascinating long-form melody that’s both heartbroken and dreamy as it meanders through almost two minutes of expression towards the hook’s peak.
Soaring electric guitar kicks up a nostalgic rock edge from the outset, before contemporary programming injects a sense of theatre and poetry, for a progressive pop-rock arrangement with a fiercely snappy hook.
Also included in the double a-side release is a rather phenomenal track called Shapeshifting, a follow-up that takes a completely different approach, immediately highlighting the fast-fingers and masterful fretboard exploration of guitarist Joe Hodgson in a mesmerising fashion.
Uruguayan-British songwriter, drummer and singer Naty Giachino has contributed her talents to a multitude of projects in her years on the scene. The experienced performer and global collaborator began releasing her own solo works just last year, and the result is the uniquely eclectic yet vocally grounded and distinct album Just A Drummer.