With Anchor, Standing Section discovered the candy spot the place alt-indie type meets gospel spirit. The Brighton-based duo let their guitars minimize 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 go away you on a excessive.
Charly Jay-Wooden’s vocals carry the identical sort 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 objective and beauty. It isn’t a love music 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 in terms of Standing Section, it should by no means be ‘simply one other love music’.
Having honed their chemistry since their days performing collectively in New Zealand, Charly and Luis have refined their craft beneath the steerage of heavyweight collaborators like Mark Edwards and Troy Miller. With producer Josh Gale shaping their present sound, Standing Section are proving themselves as one of the crucial authentic 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
