Track of the Day: Late Met Dawn – Bunny (2023)
Random thoughts can often lead to the best plans…or they just lead to absolute madness and pointless endeavours. When it comes to Late Met Dawn, the random thought of forming a duo was magical. Meeting at a cancelled open mic night, Fin (classical guitar and vocals) and Podge (electric guitar) had that random thought, played an organised gig in 2021 and decided it was pretty good; hence, Late Met Dawn. Combining elements of folk and classic rock with some psychedelia flowing through the tunes, the Irish pair bring a nostalgic but fresh sound to the masses. Come with us as we delve into their debut single ‘Bunny’.
Setting the stage with a complex layering of guitars in a simplistic soundscape, Late Met Dawn tiptoes through your mind with their eclectic tones. For me, there was an immediate reminiscence to old-school Santana; however, an indie-folk stance belies this classic rock sound showcasing the duo’s versatility. Barebones and sparse, the pair gives you a chance to breathe with the chilled-out mellifluous melody. Yet, just as it has a minimalistic sound, the single is far from plain. Using a kaleidoscopic palette, Podge and Fin paint a vivid sonic tapestry filled with strands of silver and gold.
Just as the guitars intoxicate with their delicate weaving of organic and synthetic sounds, Fin’s hushed vocals hypnotise listeners. Recorded at Beardfire Studio in Dublin, the Irish artists bring the power of live performances through the speaker in ‘Bunny’. The melody can hold its own despite its sparsity, but it is the inspiration behind the song that makes me smile.
“I went with a workmate to a pub in Sydney Junction on a hot day. A lady wandered and wobbled from the bar drink in hand and approached us and started talking. Much to my friend’s surprise, it turned out to be true. She had been a Playboy model and still had an airbrushed fan page and clearly her.” – Fin, Late Met Dawn
Charming and elegant but with a raw intimacy, ‘Bunny’ captures the confusion, awkwardness and awe of meeting that “Playboy model”. I have but one complaint about ‘Bunny’ and Late Met Dawn: even at over seven minutes, ‘Bunny’ is still far too short.
For more from Late Met Dawn, check out their Facebook, Instagram and Spotify.
This artist was discovered via Musosoup #sustainablecurator
