Girlatones Ready Split with Forever Son
If you went and visited my plays in the year of 2020, you’d probably see a heavy bit of Girlatones on there; I adored Horn if You’re Honky. So, just last week I caught wind that they had a new split planned, and had already dropped a few new tunes I didn’t even know about! They’re both brilliant, and they illustrate exactly why I love the group, letting their albums kind of embrace all the good sides of pop songwriting, but blowing any which way the band choose. Look at the spritely feel of “Only the Best,” popping and weaving like some of the sharpest indiepop around. Then, “On the Wall” masters the moments, like the tonal switch from second 24 to 28, hitting me with an emotional arrow while the tune stomps on. I’ve also included a Forever Son track from the split, so you can further sample what’s coming your way soon. Three great song, one post! By the Book is out on BDK Records on Friday!
