Review: Bombay Bicycle Club - 'Come To'

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Although ‘Come To’ does behold more conventions of your typical indie-rock song when compared to the rest of the tracks we were presented with on Bombay Bicycle Club’s fourth album, it only takes a mere thirty seconds and a clichéd crash of drums until we are graced with another generous serving of synth on the newest single from the London quartet.

Opening with what sounds like the intro to an anthemic indie-rock tune and building up into a synth-driven groove, ‘Come To’ is assuredly in keeping with the electronic theme running through So Long See You Tomorrow. It’s hip hop inspired drums are similar to that of ‘Feel’ and many other tracks on the LP for that matter. Although, the chorus does build on the notably anthemic, more indie-sounding route the band have taken on this particular track; especially apparent during the climactic final section which places emphasis on the instruments rather than the electronic elements the band have clearly embraced in the making of this album.

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Introducing: Coasts

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Having listened to their brand new EP, 'Oceans,' Coasts are certainly a band to write home about. The EP's title track says it all really, with infectious guitars and poignant percussion to accompany the catchy chorus. 'Oceans' isn't a one off either, the band have put out a whole host of tracks oozing indie-pop goodness that are destined for commercial success.

Although their overall sound comes across slightly more poppy than the stuff I would normally gravitate towards, there is something about Coasts that's had me replaying every track on their soundcloud over and over again. Their tunes are somewhat 'rough-around-the-edges' but just clean-cut enough to have had the likes of radio one and XFM all over them in recent weeks so keep your eyes peeled for Coasts, you won't regret it.

Coasts' brand new EP, 'Oceans,' is out now. Download it here.

Their headline tour kicks off in Manchester in September. Buy tickets here.

Album of the Week: White Lies - To Lose My Life

It’s almost seven years since White Lies burst out of Ealing with a debut album filled with hard-hitting anthems defined by dark subject matter, eerie lyricism and an infectious yet refreshing post-punk sound that some compared to the likes of Joy Division. Despite these bold comparisons, and the undeniable brilliance of the record in question, White Lies still cease to be half as popular as they deserve to be, even after releasing their third LP.

Going back to where it all began, To Lose My Life, proves to be a truly remarkable record from front to back. ‘Death’ being a track that always crops up whenever I’m asked to decide on my top 5 favourite songs; maybe it’s the contrast of the uplifting instrumental and the dark lyrical content of fear and pain, or the triumphant keyboard sequence that instantly fills you with excitement for festival season. Either way, the fact that this track appeared on a debut album seems almost too hard to believe.

To Lose My Life is certainly no stranger to a catchy hook or two; take its title track for example with its protruding drums and sombre lyrics, “let’s grow old together and die at the same time”, or ‘Farewell to the Fairground’ and its poignant bridge, brought to justice by frontman, Harry McVeigh’s baritone vocals.

On paper, this album may not be everyone’s cup of tea as a result of its macabre lyrics and strict post-punk sound but when you listen to the record, track by track in all its anthemic glory, you can’t help but feel like a massive weight has been lifted off your shoulders.

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