layers upon layers of deftly performed musicianship to construct something that stays true to the folk punk roots of Farseek, yet expands on them in particularly electrifying ways
Last year saw music collective Farseek release their great little EP ‘Intent’; packed with punchy folk punk sounds and socialist themes, it’s both a fun listen and one that does justice to serious problems. This latest single sees the outfit looking a little more inwards, whilst also pushing their musical boundaries even further.
‘Salt’ is a surprisingly complex track, building layers upon layers of deftly performed musicianship to construct something that stays true to the folk punk roots of Farseek, yet expands on them in particularly electrifying ways.
A gritty, bluesy central guitar riff brushes up against rousing, bright brass, whilst the percussion keeps you on your toes with unexpected and complex rhythms and fills. Moments of gentle synth play out around the midsection of the track, whilst the bass lays down thick, driving grooves that force you to dance along. It’s a stark combination of rawness and dreaminess that is beguiling to listen to.
On top of all of this, vocalist Cameron Harrison delivers a wonderfully understated performance, conjuring up gentle melodic hooks that are catchy without lessening the emotive depth of the track. As previously mentioned, the lyricism here is far more introspective that what was found on the band’s previous release ‘Intent’, Harrison sings of the simple pleasures that can be found in true love, such as ‘My heart melts when the sun casts over you/The light paints shapes across your body/In our bed’, and ‘When counting moments in/Perfectly aligned heartbeats/My chest – it feels so full’.
With a headline tour ahead of them, and a recent signing to Really Rad Records, Farseek clearly are planning on having quite the busy year. ‘Salt’ is the perfect start to it, giving longtime fans something beautifully different, and giving new listeners a perfect introduction to their sparkling sound.
For Fans Of: Kerosene Heights, Origami Angel, Sleeping Patterns, Quiet Company, The Dear Hunter
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