THE BEST:
‘I Told You So’ –
Paramore
Good news to all
those teens of the noughties that once hung Hayley Williams posters above their
beds. Paramore are back with two new singles (the other titled ‘Hard Times’) and an imminent new album.
They’ve exchanged their pop punk roots for a funkier sound reminiscent of Angles-era
Strokes. But don’t worry - the hookiness and angst is still there.
I’m also loving the retro-flavoured video – it’s very noir (or should I
say rouge?).
‘What You Did To Me’
– Oceans
These Brighton lads
have polished up their sound since I last featured them. I’m sad to
see the groove has gone, but the frontman’s newfound angelic delivery makes up
for it. It’s proggy post-hardcore with a touch of Erasure.
‘No Shade’ – Wavves
Despite not even
being two minutes in length, this new white-knuckled thrasher packs more
thrills than Wavves’ previous four singles combined. Even if the lyrics are
about drinking lemonade, the buzzsaw guitars will shake you up like a shot of
tequila.
‘I Love You Man’ –
The I.L.Ys
Death Grips side
project The I.L.Ys deliver this new satisfying slice of psych rock. With its
grungy guitars and stoned ‘I love you maaan’ chorus, you might think
this were some undiscovered band from the early nineties if it weren’t for
digital age phasered whooshes and CGI video.
‘Fading’ – Precept
It’s been mostly rock
this week. But for those wanting their electronica fix, this new Leeds
producer/singer Precept has a new single ought to satisfy your appetite. Ghostly
vocals and moody synths come together for a truly brooding sound.
THE WORST:
‘Sell Out’ – ASAP Preach
This is actually a mean trap banger, but the
God-fearing isn’t my thing. Plus the anti-materialist lyrics are kinda
contradicted by the designer clothes and cars and mansion in the video.