Lifeguard Share Alarm Single
We should all get used to hearing the name Lifeguard, or at least that’s what I’m hoping for the young band; they’ll be releasing their debut for Matador Records, compiling a 2022 EP with another EP of fresh tunes…one of which you’ll get below. It’s really hard to decide what the draw is, and by that, I mean there’s just so much to love. There’s this driving rhythm, propelled by phenomenal drum work and this sublimely steady bass groove, leaving plenty of open space though for the guitars. And those guitars, they twist and they turn, operating in the most succinct non-linear fashion, all the while offering up discordant noise and sharp, angular notes that ring in the air. None of that even comes close to the personal connection I have with the vocal delivery, particularly as there’s a whispering bit on this tune offering just a glimmer of melody. They’ll be releasing Crowd Can Talk/Dressed in Trenches on July 7th, with a huge tour in the latter Summer months. Check out the live video of their new single below, recorded at Steve Albini’s studio (not sure who it is, but think he was dating Matt Healy?). You can find the recorded version and grab the release HERE.