The debut EP from Washer Dryer, Washer captivates in its themes of being at a crossroads — and on this case, considering whether or not to remain or go away NYC after having a toddler. The married duo of Alex Taylor and Karen Costello Taylor discovered themselves asking that query, balancing their heartfelt love for NYC with an comprehensible need for more room and suburban comforts. The venture, Washer Dryer, compels with an emotive and hooky mix of folks and rock amidst this strongly introspective thematic pull. They’re joined right here by bassist Sam Weber, drummer Michael Davis, and producer Gary Atturio.
“Not Like Yesterday” seems ahead to a special future in its celebration of what’s to return. “Right now will not be like yesterday,” the melodic vocals set free, shifting into heavier doses of guitar distortion. Acknowledgements of leaving associates behind refers artfully to the ache of shifting on, although set amidst a triumphant vocal presence that takes a celebratory satisfaction in upcoming new territory. “Child Child Child” follows with a hazier melding of acoustics and twanging guitars. “I’ve been out all evening,” Alex’s vocals ring out, ascending into a beautiful title-touting hook the place each he and Karen mix for a dreamily immersive replay-inducement.
Additionally compelling in its reflections on metropolis life, “Metropolis Is An Animal” consumes with an ardent folk-forward vocal duet. “I do know we wished extra, perhaps we should always’ve recognized higher,” they ponder, exuding a contemplative folk-rock allure fondly paying homage to Courtney Barnett. The following “Undertow” feels consultant of the lofty decision-making generally, lamenting “I’m caught within the undertow,” inside a spirited rock manufacturing. “Oblivion” then concludes the EP with satiating influence, unveiling a Kurt Vile-esque twanginess — referring to “dropping a lover,” and the monumental function of sure life moments — which might really feel like a wall caving in. The “simply reside for one more day,” concluding chorus is especially poignant, capturing a fearlessness that may be required in embarking on life’s subsequent steps with family members by your aspect.
