Organic indie folk, pop and rock all united under a storytelling umbrella of warm intentions and softly distinct vocals – Boston Aires note forty songs to their repertoire already, despite an elusive online presence, and their sound is naturally connecting for a plethora of reasons.
Boston Aires effectively capture attention for their humility and this subtle twist of nostalgia in the easy tones and accessible but interesting tales. Department Store marks a strong beginning to their style, something like The Corrs and Vanessa Carlton but with a clear edge of self-empowerment and positivity.
Then as we move into Three Of A Kind, the instrumental strength shines its light as well. A quieter mix, a more evocative lyrical journey, and a likeable acoustic groove that’s naturally soothing. The emotion here is powerful, and the band showcase a worthy level of unity in celebrating this rise from uncertainty towards another celebration of life and possibility. A personal favourite from the Boston Aires catalogue.
Taking the good vibes and simple fun a little further, Sound Of It bursts into the space with humility and heart – a clear love for the process of making songs, with a touch of broader metaphorical contemplation for listeners to really cling to and make their own. Then we get a stomp of a rhythmic uplift for the well-crafted and catchy Three Things.
Inspiring ideas and motivational threads of self-belief appear to provide the beating heart of much of the Boston Aires collection. The band deliver a refreshingly modest and moving set of songs, and you’d be hard-pressed to find one that doesn’t connect or provide a pleasant listening experience.
Drop Your Shoulders and Breathe is a fine example of precisely the sort of writing and musicianship that excels under the band’s name. Then for the likes of Make The People Happy, the energy soars sky-high musically, for short lines and scenes that reinforce the underlying hopefulness in a subtly different way. The leading voice stands tall in this slightly bolder setting.
Rocket Ship is another highlight in terms of that euphoric positivity and drive that helps the band’s songs really reach out and embrace listeners. It’s a track devoted to reminding someone of their worth and potential, and there’s always room for that in modern music.
Perfect Friend is a fan-favourite and perhaps for similar reasons. The energy is high, the tempo fast, the vocals still contrasted with softness and intimacy. Sturdy Across The Floor is another, and here we get a welcomed touch of country to the crisp guitar sound and groove. The lyrics captivate well for this one.
For a few final doses of Boston Aires, Step Into The Light is another personal best – a change in tempo, a humble build up, another deeply moving and accessible addressing of universal subject matter and abstract thought.
Just Write A Letter is another that stands out for its unexpected melodic progression and the yesteryear topic that’s likely a thing of comfort to many contemporary listeners. Also an earworm for sure.
Wrapping up the references but by no means sharing the full extent of the Boston Aires playlist – that’s something you can delve into for your own sense of calm and discovery over on Spotify. You’re Still My Kid presents another hint of country stylistics, and a bold and beautiful story that again reaches out with fearlessly direct lyrics; defiantly on track to embrace and uplift the parents and carers out there.
An anthemic final highlight, from a catalogue of original songs that consistently hold true to the natural artistic voice of Boston Aires.
