Offering up a Brit-pop-inspired, punk-rock vocal lead, distant and soaked in reverb, The Upstairs Room reignites the sound of yesteryear, and presents listeners with a likably raw, authentic live sound.
Rock
Fantastic songwriting, with a uniquely layered, alt-rock style to it that increasingly invites interest in a live show.
Featuring an equally retro, nostalgic series of clips for the video, the release utilises poetic reflection to tell a tale of contemplation, big dreams and story-telling.
In short, Beautiful Crime cries out for all of us, and leaves a gaping silent void behind when it comes to an end.
This is the artist and composer lost in the moment, the guitarist at one with the guitar, and it feels partly reminiscent of a simpler time, partly of a genuinely new and exciting artistry.
Try to think back to the first time you heard a new band that you instantly fell in love with. The time is returning again, and Bullets & Knives are at the forefront.
Leading with perhaps his most infectious arrangment yet, an ever-nostalgic Trey Wonder re-injects his high-octane drum-work and engaging power-chords into a song that proves an easily timeless anthem.
Love And Let Die strikes with pure rock power, multiple layers of detail, that long-missed live sound and energy, and gives off more of a broad experience than simply a catchy or hooky single.
“There’s absolutely no other feeling quite like the one created when you’re playing live to an overly enthusiastic audience.”
The whole thing is loaded with imagery, unity, passion, and somewhat mysterious reflections on modern life.
Ryan Voss and the band set the scene with ease, laying bare a heavy outlaw vibe with the raw sound of classic rock, and a story-line that openly showcases its roots in country.
Raw indie rock brings through explosive solos, vintage vocals, and catchy power riffs that quickly create a nostalgic and passionate alternative to the clean-cut mainstream.