The Lowtones – Radio (2023)
Described by publications as “…absolutely sizzling…” (Find No Enemy), “…cutting-edge, cold yet moving alternative rock…” (Rock Era Magazine), and “soaring to all new highs…” (We Write About Music), UK-based quartet The Lowtones are a force to be reckoned with. When speaking about the band formation, vocalist Oliver Mavilio said in an interview with Rising Artists Blog: “…the group was really that we all found ourselves in the position to get together and give it a go. I think it had been a long time coming, as we are mostly friends from way back and had often talked about forming a group…” – boy, are we glad those words and plans turned into actions.
Alongside the blogs mentioned above and various playlists, The Lowtones has caught the eye of writers here at The Other Side Reviews (that’s us!). From their EP Lights Out in 2020 to their EP Front Row Empty in 2022, the lads have shown versatility, innovation and eclecticism in their music. The latest addition to their discography is the single ‘Radio’.
Following the well-received five-track Front Row Empty, The Lowtones blend elements of post-punk with indie-rock in ‘Radio’. Taking us back to the old-school post-punk sounds of The Cure and Joy Division, ‘Radio’ is tinged with a nostalgic flair; however, a modern-day energy seems to connect with contemporary audiences giving it an alternative rock vibe. The powerful guitar carries you along pounding drums presenting pure rock at the core of the song. Interestingly enough, while a bold guitar-driven melody drives listeners through a foggy soundscape, a hazy ambience wistfully enhances the dreaminess of the song.
Recorded at Brass Monkey Studio in Norfolk, ‘Radio’ is a hard-hitting tune easily put on repeat. One aspect I find intriguing is how the foggy melody so elegantly aligns with the poignant theme of ‘Radio’. The band explains that “this is a stalemate of intrusive thoughts and the battle against a self-critical inner narrative…” – melancholic and desperate, but also bold and brash. A great way to begin the new year.
For more from The Lowtones, check out their Facebook, Instagram and Spotify.
This artist was discovered via Musosoup #sustainablecurator
