Glasgow’s Bottle Rockets erupt with uncooked ardour and function on their fiery sixth single “Video Name,” an emotionally charged indie rock anthem that feels destined to place the rising Scottish four-piece on the map for good.
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We hope the tune speaks to those that want a reminder that it’s okay to let go and embrace that sense of empowerment.
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Listening to “Video Name,” you’d hardly assume this was Bottle Rockets’ sixth (ever!) single launch.
A passionate indie rock anthem, the monitor – launched in late February – roars with a feverish lead guitar line and a cultured, pounding rhythm part – to not point out frontwoman Kenzi Murray’s spirited, fiery vocals, which all however demand our undivided consideration.
But it surely is the Glasgow band’s sixth tune, and it’s a powerhouse of seductive sound and feeling alike: The sort of sonic and emotional upheaval that may singlehandedly (excuse the pun) put a bunch on the map for good. A radiant reckoning with emotionally distant hearts and star-crossed souls, “Video Name” is an exhilarating eruption that captures the depth and tenacity of Bottle Rockets – a Scottish four-piece quick on the rise.
I attempted to name you when
the final drops fell to the ground
I’m doing every little thing to not
knock down at your door
You mentioned, “It’s simply on precept”
Why you make it so troublesome?
I’ve bought nothing else, not even myself
I’ll pull my enamel via heaven and hell
Simply basking within the blue gentle,
don’t forsake me tonight
You say you wished a fighter, (liar)
Placing out fires (I’m drained)
You’d be ashamed should you noticed me now
Keep on the road, determine it out
“‘Video Name’ is about holding on to the ultimate threads of a relationship that you understand is coming to an finish – even should you don’t need it to,” Murray – who performs along with guitarist John Tamburrini, bassist Andrew Cummings and drummer Sam Rae – tells Atwood Journal. “It’s about accepting that actuality and discovering the braveness to maneuver on. We hope the tune speaks to those that want a reminder that it’s okay to let go and embrace that sense of empowerment.”
“In contrast to most of our songs, that are constructed from the bottom up, this monitor carried a novel vitality from the very begin. As we rehearsed, ‘Video Name’ morphed via a number of variations, every with a barely totally different construction, however at all times sustaining that authentic depth. We’ve been teasing it reside for some time, and every efficiency felt totally different as we refined and perfected it. What makes this monitor stand out is how a lot of that uncooked, spontaneous vitality has remained with it all through. It’s not simply concerning the tune – it’s about capturing the emotion and urgency we felt the primary time we shared it on stage.”
As Bottle Rockets themselves clarify, this tune is for anybody who’s skilled the sharp pangs of heartbreak and is now able to embrace the energy that comes with selecting to maneuver ahead.
The chorus, “Why gained’t you reply the video name? You bought any person else catching your fall?” echoes the aching we really feel inside as two passing ships bid their overdue farewells, and underscores the band’s capacity to meld vulnerability with resilience – each a sonic and emotional drive.
Why gained’t you reply the video name?
You bought any person else catching your fall?
I do know I get kinda bizarre, I’m not sane in any respect
I’m gonna want you to reply that decision
“What units ‘Video Name’ aside in our rising catalogue is the mix of pop and different rock,” the band explains. “We’ve at all times been open to experimenting with our sound, and this monitor pushes us additional into pop territory whereas nonetheless holding our signature type. Every of our 5 earlier releases has explored totally different genres, however ‘Video Name’ seems like a daring fusion of gritty guitars and dreamy, atmospheric pop melodies – recent, however distinctly us.”
They proceed, “We’ve at all times integrated different parts and open tunings, however ‘Video Name’ is totally different as a result of it blends pop with our different roots,” we clarify. “On the time, we wished to make a tune that felt like a typical pop monitor, however with our personal twist. We’ve at all times liked each gritty guitars and dreamy melodies, and these days, we’ve been impressed by artists like Paramore, Bleach Lab, Gradual Pulp, Charli XCX, and Chappell Roan.”
It’s been 300 days, 42 weeks
Received’t communicate your identify ‘trigger talkin’ is affordable
Took it as a certain signal, disabled my landline
And I’ve bought yellow web page smeared,
blood, sweat, and tears
Took a while, now I see it so clear
Gave myself the inexperienced gentle,
Go forsake me tonight
“Finally, ‘Video Name’ represents a brand new chapter for us as we proceed our journey of sonic exploration and artistic progress. This monitor marks the newest step in our musical evolution, pushing ahead with a sound that’s at all times evolving.”
“Video Name” is dynamic, dramatic, and rousing – an plain hit within the making that showcases Bottle Rockets at their most pressing and electrifying.
From its gritty guitar licks to its impassioned vocal efficiency, the monitor brims with uncooked feeling and polished energy, placing that candy spot between emotional vulnerability and sonic depth. If that is the sound of what’s to come back, then Bottle Rockets are nicely on their option to carving out a daring house within the indie rock scene. Keep tuned for extra from this rising Scottish powerhouse — and right here’s hoping they maintain chasing this type of cathartic, anthemic magic for years to come back.
You say you wished a fighter, (liar)
Placing out fires (I’m drained)
You’d be ashamed should you noticed me now
Keep on the road, determine it out
Line goes lifeless, I’m slicing you off
It’s going lifeless, I’m slicing you off
Ring her as an alternative, I’m slicing you off now (slicing you off now)
Why gained’t you reply the video name?
You bought any person else catching your fall?
I do know I get kinda bizarre, I’m not sane in any respect
I’m gonna want you to reply that decision
Reply the video name?
I do know you bought somebody catching your fall
I do know I get kinda bizarre, I’m not sane in any respect
I’m gonna want you to reply that decision
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