Straight Rocker From Gaffa Tape Sandy

Nathan and I developed a love affair for English based band Gaffa Tape Sandy a couple of years ago and we’ve been eagerly awaiting more music from the band ever since. Somehow we missed new single “Headlights” dropped back in March, but luckily the band have another new single called “So Dry” ready to share today. To be perfectly honest, this is exactly what I needed today as I delve through new music full of bleeps, bloops and effected vocals. Not here, this trio again delivers a powerful track mixing all the best edgy elements of The Thermals with the sensible song construction of a band like Weezer, but with even better melodies. I love it.

Gaffa Tape Sandy will release new EP Family Mammal on August 9th via Alcopop! Records.

Upbeat Ditty from Gaffa Tape Sandy

I always enjoy interesting vocal inflections. The sort that almost sounds like a hiccup, but instead is a purposeful vocal delivery…like the vocals that open this new Gaffa Tape Sandy tune. The first 45 seconds are playful and energetic…and then we’re off. Pace is picked up, guitars are turned up and we’re in the midst of an infectious little rock n’ roll number. Even more interesting is that things seems to almost go off the rails as the track progresses, with vocals taking on more of that natural growl. It’s always great to keep an eye on the up-and-comers from the UK scene, so keep your eyes peeled for more from this act.