The leaves are dropping, and so are great local songs. Here are five you should check out!
SiNGe – “Pharmers” The self-described post-sludge band SiNGe recently exploded onto the scene with a jaw-dropping debut performance at Pub on Park. Since then, they’ve only continued to climb. Their debut single is yet another triumph for the band: a ferocious screed against Big Pharma. Chugging riffs, an incredibly tight rhythm section, and glass-shattering screams make this a phenomenal entry into the Rhode Island metal mythos.
Future Stories – “Nice One” Future Stories have slowly been rolling out songs for their upcoming debut album. The most recent one, “Nice One,” is a pleasant blend of surf-rock and post-punk with reverb-soaked guitar and rollicking bass lines. The vocal style also brings to mind 90’s alt rock bands such as That Dog. While restrained, the song is never boring, especially as it comes crashing down during the instrumental outro.
Kyodie – “Kyodie II” Local rockers Kyodie are back, dropping some songs to promote their upcoming album, Moon No Moon. “Kyodie II” is the most recent single, featuring a groovy tempo and gloriously crunchy guitars. No matter where the song goes, all the instruments stay locked together while avoiding a sense of rigidity. Everyone gets a moment to shine in a song that shines as a whole.
The Bitter Joy – “Oh, Brother!” The Bitter Joy have established their sound while never growing stale. On their newest single, the duo add more acoustic guitar, horn flourishes, and inspired chord choices to their barn-burning brand of alt-rock. The use of dynamics keeps the song fresh throughout and makes the huge, Oasis-meets-The Mighty Mighty Bosstones ending hit that much harder.
Breachway, Downey Chase – “Anniversary” Folk-tinged titans Breachway and Downey Chase collaborate on this dusky, mellow song about how hard it is to leave home. Pedal steel and banjo coalesce with murky chords, buoyant bass, and crisp acoustic guitars. The two singers vocalize in a way that makes them seem like your travelling companions, painting a picture of being out on the road and trying to figure it all out.