Introducing exciting suburban Philadelphia, United States based band, Close Drive, and their latest EP release, “Old Daze”. Not only will listeners experience Close Drive’s extraordinary songwriting abilities on this work, but can also take an emotional ride, from joyful highs to deeply wrenching lows interwoven with folk-infused indie pop melodies – this immersive music work promises an experience like no other.
The track, “Yesterday” opens the EP powerfully, with its cheerful melody that instantly draws listeners in with its distinctive charm. The vocals of Brandon Higgins shine brightly and emotionally as his haunting vocals evoke feelings of nostalgia against an engaging combination of guitar twangs and contemplative acoustics. Additionally, this opening track covers an issue most listeners can relate to – maintaining comfort even as relationships or situations become toxic; its memorable chorus conveys this theme perfectly through lines such as “when I’m with you”, perfectly depicting relationship complexities within an upsetting relationship status quo situation!
“Old Daze,” their title track, is more folk-orientated in style and addresses time’s passing by asking, “Where has time gone?” This track can prompt reflection on life experiences while reminding listeners where time went for themselves as you recall its tale. Additionally, its inclusion highlights their folkier side as well as Brandon Higgins’ songwriting skills.
With its upbeat bassline and memorable lyrics that tell a story about words getting stuck in one’s head, the song “Bed Head” shakes things up. “Variegation” and “For Now Pt. 2” both examine themes of love, grief, and personal development. While “Variegation” vividly depicts the ups and downs of life, “For Now Pt 2” captures the energy of summer giving way to autumn. These two songs highlight Close Drive’s ability to write songs that are relatable to a wide range of listener demographics.
“Another Wonderful,” the epitome of the Close Drive sound, is the perfect way to wrap up this EP collection, with its driving drum and bass line as its base and shimmering guitar chords layered with reverb and delay effects that resemble those from the track’s title.
This EP is made especially memorable by Brandon Higgins’s powerful, expressive voice, which lends depth and emotion to every line of song. Furthermore, this band is excellent at addressing themes like love, change, and self-discovery with melodic yet approachable approaches.
Close Drive’s Old Daze takes listeners on an emotional journey through some of life’s most relatable moments, providing listeners an unforgettable listening experience. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to their work and look forward to what comes next from these talented artists.
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Karen Harding is a Melbourne, Australia based singer/songwriter, founder of Sounds On The Couch, and founder and operator of boutique music PR service for emerging and independent artists, Rise Indie.