Shai Brides – Little Things (2024)
Known for their energetic, electric and confident live performances, London-based Shai Brides snap you to attention and ensnare your senses with their melodic awesomeness. Since their debut single ‘Joie de Vivre’ in 2019, the fivesome turned heads across the globe and it wasn’t merely for their intriguing melodies. The voice of a new generation, Meghan Avery (vocals and synths), Thom Dent (vocals and guitars), Sam Cheeseright (guitars), Lily Stott (bass) and Cameron Williams (drums) tackle the intricacy of reality in all its toxic glory. The latest addition to their discography is the single ‘Little Things’.
A powerful representation of Gen-Z, the young adults confront one of the most urgent existential issues in our society: climate change. Interestingly, Shai Brides do not regurgitate the statistics, consequences and terrifying objective results; instead, they bring up the subjective intricacy of living during this time. From the heart and for humanity, if you will. Vocalist and songwriter Thom Dent explains:
“’Little Things’ is about how overwhelmed and powerless we feel about our inability to stop the climate crisis. Having the hard work passed onto us, the next generation, given responsibility for problems caused by a system we didn’t get a choice in creating.”
Following the critically acclaimed singles ‘Gatling Gun’ and ‘Don’t Matter’, Shai Brides steps into 2024 with the single ‘Little Things’. Recorded at Eve Studios with producer and engineer Martin King, Adam Eve (additional engineering), Martin King (mixing), and Jim Spencer (mastering), ‘Little Things’ exudes sophisticated elegance but with raw innocence shimmering beneath.
While Shai Brides’ distinctive indie-pop tone captures ‘Little Things’, a heavier, harder, gritty slide of pop-rock binds the tune. A beautiful symphony of drums, guitars and synthesisers, you become lost in an ethereal sonic wave. Interestingly, while this soothing tone sliced with a laidback interplay of Dent and Avery’s vocals appears content, profound tragedy lies beneath. The juxtaposition of anxious energy with the irony of “being petrified of doing nothing” floats in the indifference of our society – ambitious, insightful and a tiny bit terrifying.
Find out more about Shai Brides on their Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram and Spotify.
This artist was discovered via Musosoup #sustainablecurator
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