Monday 28 August 2017

PICTURES - THE SCRIPT GIG

This week saw Irish rock/pop trio The Script return to Birmingham to play intimate venue The O2 Academy.

With a set full of classic anthems to sing along to and a few tracks from new record 'Freedom Child' scattered in for an introduction to their new sound, The Script put on a fantastic show.

Support came from hit singer-songwriter JP Cooper (you've heard him on summer anthems such as 'September Song' and 'Passport Home') who kicked off the night perfectly.

Then it was time for the infectious energy that is The Script. Here are some pictures from the show:


JP COOPER



THE SCRIPT 



















All photos taken using an iPhone 6s.


Until next time...

@wewantgoodmusic



Find out more about The Script here.

Monday 21 August 2017

'Wayback EP' by The Real Cool



Picture Source: @therealcooluk on Twitter

Hailing from Birmingham, UK, The Real Cool are a three piece dream pop band on a mission to bring the 80s sound into modern times. Today we'll be looking at their debut three track EP 'Wayback!'.

Released earlier this year, the EP uses synths, drum machines and the narrative of love as a thread.

The EP opens with title track 'Way Back' and immediately packs a punch diving straight into the lyrics of the chorus.


'I knew I'd be with you, when I met you
way back in the summer girl.' 


Although slightly repetitive, this is a chilled song with relaxed synths and perfectly placed drum beats/claps punctuating the track. The reduction of instrumentation to just synths and a simple beat towards the end of the song is particularly interesting and adds to the laid back vibe.

A relatively simple, clean sounding love song - this is one to sway your arms along to.

Next up we have 'Home', a contender for my favourite track on the EP.

Bright guitar riffs introduce the track but we quickly revert to the chilled synths heard previously with perhaps more of a bass element.

Personally, my favourite part of this song comes towards the middle when almost all the instruments are taken away so you can hear the relaxed, raw tone and accent in the vocals.

The mixture of slightly sarcastic social commentary-like lyrics, mellow synths and guitar riffs is slightly reminiscent of bands such as The 1975 - never a bad thing! But of course, The Real Cool add their own unique edge.

'Home' is all about the modern dating scene and how technology plays a key part in that. This gives rise to some of the best lyrics I have heard in a while, such as:


'It's okay to be at home, 
I'll seek you in a screen on my phone.'

'If you swipe right,
then I know that you're just my kind.'

'I fell in love with a selfie.'

'You're sweet twenteen
and you're living a dream on your newsfeed. '


'Blinds' is the final track on the EP. - upbeat, pure synth heaven. 

I'd argue that this is the most 80's influenced song but still retains a modern twist and those smooth guitar riffs continue to make an appearance. 

With a higher energy and more bass enhanced groove, 'Blinds' is definitely one to dance along to and finishes the EP perfectly. 

The future looks very exciting for this Birmingham trio.


Until next time...

@wewantgoodmusic


Find out more about The Real Cool here.