Wotts ft The Desert Island Big Band – 6 Shooter (2022)
The unique and eclectic sound of Wotts has had us captivated by the band’s releases, since we first heard them. This captivation continues with their single ‘6 Shooter’ which is a collaboration with fellow Canadian indie rock act, The Desert Island Big Band. The single is a major step in the band’s sound as it is the first time they are working with another act.
Together, they have created an undeniably fresh sound that reimagines elements from The Desert Island Big Band’s track ‘Six-Shooter’. Moving the focus of the single to someone trying to carve their own path in the world, with nothing but their passion and will, the two bands touch on disillusionment and resilience. This story is wrapped up in serious summer vibes which shines through the split record that the bands are dropping together.
‘6 Shooter’ warbles into life with a hazy and slightly jangly strum that is packed with summer vibes. The melody has a light and sunny feeling from the first moment, that makes you think about endless blue skies. You can’t help but sway slightly to the sound as it flies out across glittering waters reflecting the sunlight. It is a wonderfully fresh sound that injects a burst of life and colour into your life. There is a feeling of endless possibility to the music that makes you sure you can do anything you set your mind to. The sparkle of the higher levels of the melody really lifts your spirits and has you feeling bright and happy.
As the melody brings the summer vibes, the vocals offer a hazy warmth that rises like the heat from the ground. There is a slightly psychedelic vibe to the vocals as they softly weave through your senses and bring an easy touch. Through the easiness of the performance, the story of the lyrics is brought to life. There is a feeling of easy acceptance that you can push forward as you carve your own place in the world. This is lightly tempered by the feeling that there is something that holds you back, whether that is your own doubts or the thoughts of other people. As the single progresses, you are pulled down by this as some of the summer vibes evaporate, but this all comes back to boost you again.
Through their collaboration with The Desert Island Big Band, Wotts brings a blast of summer vibes to the journey of carving a place for yourself in the world in ‘6 Shooter’. The melody has a hazy feeling to it that brings the warmth of the summer sun. This bolsters the flow of the vocals that softly weave through the heat, pushing you forward on the path to achieving your dreams.
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