With Anchor, Standing Part discovered the candy spot the place alt-indie fashion meets gospel spirit. The Brighton-based duo let their guitars reduce clear and sharp sufficient to rival the angular sheen of post-punk icons Interpol, then layered in euphoric sweeps of funk-kissed piano chords that nod to ABBA’s timeless melodicism whereas staying firmly within the now. The result’s a monitor that drips aural honey, candy and heady sufficient to depart you on a excessive.
Charly Jay-Wooden’s vocals carry the identical form of mysticism and emotional depth that made Stevie Nicks’ supply really feel like prophecy, but right here, it’s tethered to Luis Wooden’s intricate guitar work and a rhythm part that strikes with goal and style. It isn’t a love tune by numbers; it’s an ode to the sanctity of affection, a bit that breathes life into its sentiment till it feels tangible and proves that relating to Standing Part, it’ll by no means be ‘simply one other love tune’.
Having honed their chemistry since their days performing collectively in New Zealand, Charly and Luis have refined their craft below the steering of heavyweight collaborators like Mark Edwards and Troy Miller. With producer Josh Gale shaping their present sound, Standing Part are proving themselves as one of the unique up-and-coming outfits on the scene, setting the stage for his or her debut album with a launch that looks like each a press release and a promise.
Anchor is now out there on all main streaming platforms – together with Spotify.
Overview by Amelia Vandergast
