Here at head in the soundclouds there’s nothing I love more than a great alt rock track and one band that is providing us with a real banger are the brilliant headcage with their new single ‘side by side’.
The song begins with fuzzy, distorted guitars and deep, chugging bass. This instrumental then withdraws during the verses of the track, allowing the attention to be entirely on the lead singer’s clear and rich voice.
Meanwhile, the chorus is incredibly catchy, with sing-along lyrics and impressive falsetto vocals. I personally believe that this is the track’s strongest feature and a credit to the band’s songwriting ability.
‘side by side’ sees headcage diving more into the intricacies of an alt rock sound; driving home the subtleties of their rock inspired guitar, bass and drum instrumentation without diluting any of the lyrical and melodic edge.
‘side by side’ is a fantastic track that throws a little bit of variation into the traditional structure to create a song both lyrically powerful and instrumentally engaging. This is a must listen for fans of bands like Fightstar, Breaking Benjamin, and Underoath