a surprisingly dense and complex track despite the simple elements that are used, the kind of which is indicative of real talent
Hailing from New England, Architect’s Daughter are an alt pop duo that some may have witnessed under a different moniker, Murder Attic. Now, with a new title heralding a new era, the band kicked things off with a wonderfully whimsical new track, ‘Junebug’.
With instrumentalist Eli Younger having studied in Liverpool, it’s unsurprising there’s a distinct The Beatles energy to this track; quaint yet rousing melodies set against a backdrop of acoustics and percussion, slowly building to include a wistful electric guitar solo and warm brass that gives the whole thing a gorgeously life-affirming vibe.
This plays in perfectly to the heartbreakingly melancholy lyricism that is performed with just enough rawness to make it a deeply human experience to behold. Alex Tagliani has a fantastic delivery throughout, often soft yet sometimes bringing some gentle power to the track at moments that call it, truly embracing the track’s central theme: it’s better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all.
Subtler aspects, such as the soft march of the kick drum in the choruses and the meandering bass line, require multiple listens to truly appreciate; it’s a surprisingly dense and complex track despite the simple elements that are used, the kind of which is indicative of real talent and musicianship.
Architect’s Daughter clearly know how to craft music with real emotive weight and wonderful nuance; watching where they go from here could truly end up being a delightful experience.
For Fans Of: The Beatles, KONGOS, Quiet Company, Black Country New Road, Subsonic Eye
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