Walk release the Walk E.P.

Walk open their EP with the affirming “Walk” that sets the tone and outlines the blue-print that the band attentively follow. That is, the marriage of bluesy influenced guitar, subdued yet emotive vocals and off kilter beats that urge the songs forward. “Streetlight” provides the most engaging moment showing the duo delve deeper, introducing soft strings that give way to their best vocal and lyrical performance. Here we see a departure from the pre-established comfort zone and in this they produce a delicate and beautiful piece that stands elevated. Whilst this is a strong release one can't help but hope for less emphasis on making a progressive blues record and for more of the soaring strings witnessed on “Streetlight”, for here Walk truly shine.

Released via Libra Records

Listen via bandcamp:  http://walkmusic.bandcamp.com/

Temple Songs "Passed Caring" Track Review

Nothing represents youth more than a three minute pop song with a big hook about being completely void of care. All the above is captured to perfect extent by Temple Songs on their latest release “Passed Caring”.This song comes three years into the quartet's career and is as riddled with teenage angst as if they started popping spots last week. The release shares in a new wave of low-fi bands (see Brown Brogues and Splashh) that although they contain melody and hooks there seems to be a conscious effort to drag the sound through the mud and deface any clean sound. This is perhaps most evident on the “Coffee and TV” Blur-like guitar solo that sounds like the leads are rusted and the guitar has been put through a blender rather than an amplifier. Yet all the scuzz doesn't pertain towards racket, or noise pollution, it lends a warmth and a charm to the track.Temple Songs have succeeded in producing a catchy single that's distorted enough to deter unwanted outsider fans yet its character draws in those who share in the groups DIY ethos and hope they continue to drag their melodies through the swamp, for here it is done to brilliant effect.
Released via RIP Records
Listen via bandcamp:  http://templesongs.bandcamp.com/album/passed-caring