As I write this, the sun is beaming down on an unusually
sunny British spring day. Who would’ve guessed that I’d be outside writing
reviews in the middle of April? And if the weather wasn't already enough to kick start
my excitement for the summer, I can’t seem to get enough of Pink Lemonade; the
4th track of Glasspiders’ new EP. Glasspiders is the newest side
project from, pop punk band, Decade’s front man; Alex Sears. The EP is yet to
be released and after getting my hands on it early, I cannot express my excitement
for it to be released in the coming weeks.
After my first listen, Pink Lemonade seemed to grab my
attention the most. The song itself is a shouty, punky, riot of a 2 minute
track with grungy noisy elements in addition to the usual emo guitar riff
expected from bands such as Pity Sex.
I have to be honest; within the first few listens of the entire EP I was
immediately hooked. Something about the catchy emo riffs and the punky feel
gives the entire EP its own original flair that will be extremely valuable upon
release. Recently, we’ve all noticed a sudden surge for bands such as Pity Sex,
Snowing and Tigers Jaw and I’m certain that Glasspiders will steadily climb to
the top of the game in the coming months and really make their mark on the
seemingly undercover scene.
Each song packs a punch with poignant and true-to-feeling
lyrics disguised in a punky head-bang rhythm which it makes them all the more
effective in conveying a raw and edgy feeling hiding behind a feel-good guitar.
The tracks are evidently budget recorded, yet still carry the clear, executive,
professionalism of a studio EP without removing and editing the personal flair
of the band itself. The raw gritty guitar doesn’t fail to grab your attention, bum notes and all!
All I have to say is, Glasspiders are one to be watch. And
before you know it, they’ll be travelling around the UK
