New single 'Most Days' is a rollicking little anthem, only 1.47 from start to finish, yet one of the most compelling and effectual little vagabonds I've heard in yonks. Barre chords and melodious backing vocals conjure up a 90s punk-era thing - think Green Day via some modernities, say, Cloud Nothings and The Black Lips. It's incredibly catchy too; the lyrics have infused themselves in my brain tissue. Congrats guys, you've sneakily snaked your way around Huw's 'generic, distortion-laden garage band radar'. And in style.
Secondly I introduce Psychologist, the latest signing to Not Even Records, a Moshi Moshi-offshoot, who creates downbeat, piano-based, berceaux-esque jams, the perfect exemplar being 'Come in Waves'. Love-fuelled emotion and a minimalistic mindset combine to create an extraordinarily beautiful little tune. Immerse yourself in its outlandish splendour. My spine hasn't tingled as much as it did whilst listening to this since the first time I saw Patrick Watson live. And I was only listening to this through my crappy little computer speakers. Says it all really.
He recorded his debut EP, 'Waves Of OK', in just one day at St Matthias Parish Church in London, where he will be showcasing the new release live with a twelve-strong choir on Wednesday 16th March.
The video for 'Come in Waves' (dir. Iain Woods) (below) features his twin brother, in case you were wondering.
The video for 'Come in Waves' (dir. Iain Woods) (below) features his twin brother, in case you were wondering.
