The Assist – Disconnections (2024)
Since their formation ten years ago, UK-based group The Assist has garnered a loyal following with their intriguing music. A band with a finger on the pulse of the UK music scene; truthfully, their presence is felt far beyond their UK borders. Pushing the boundaries of indie-pop/indie-rock sounds, The Assist are more than just a name amongst the rabble, they are leading figures standing tall and demanding attention. Confident performances in the UK, France and Russia (to name a few), the foursome have a reputation for energetic, engaging and intoxicating melodies and gigs. The latest addition to their discography is the single ‘Disconnections’.
Following their well-received EP Council Pop Unplugged, The Assist enter 2024 with the powerful single ‘Disconnections’. Retaining a signature indie-rock meets indie-pop sound that is entirely The Assist and no-one else, the lads present a distinctive tone in ‘Disconnections’. Yet, simultaneously, a lilt toward heavier rock sounds weave through the track. Moreover, a slip of hip-hop influences shimmer in the intriguing verses. Joined by producer Ryan Malcs, The Assist are musical alchemists concocting a kaleidoscopic potion with pounding drums, soaring guitars, and twinkling keys.
The melody itself is insatiable with vocalist Mikey’s rich tone adding weightiness to the song; however, it is the lyricism that ups the depth of ‘Disconnections’. Already a band looking at the grittier side of life with profound intricacy, The Assist are unafraid to capture the heart of human emotion. In ‘Disconnections’, there is an intimate intensity looking at young adults in today’s world. The Assist explain:
“A never-ending demand for ‘bigger and better’ in all walks of life has ultimately led to the most rewarding of experiences being disregarded and undervalued. Our gauge as to what is and what is not important anymore seems out and there is a real lack of gratitude that is being shown towards life and what that naturally encompasses. That artificial dopamine hit that is so accessible at the end of our fingertips is proving to be the biggest threat to our understanding of worth as we become desensitised to daily highs that we now call mundane.”
Find out more about The Assist on their Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram and Spotify.
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