Somewhere between blaring trumpets and punchy punk energy, Self Torque has carved out a song that’s both dusty and defiant. The song blends indie punk urgency with spaghetti western edge as it echoes of trumpets at its climax, headbanging drums and guitar with lyrics that have just the right amount of attitude. This song is the type to balance out its grit with melody and attitude with atmosphere. After listening to this song, it’s one that once you start, you definitely can not stop listening. The high energy that is immediately brought in with its drums and a smidge of that surf rock sort of sound, accompanied by the guitar in the very beginning, will certainly get you up and going. The song then goes on, carrying its gritty vocals with just the right amount of scream and melodic vocals.
“There are big dynamic changes. Chaotic, choppy riffs and screaming give way to a quiet yet expansive chorus of vulnerability and emotive melody. The lyrics really speak for themselves.”
Towards the climax of the song, you are transported to an old western standoff with its trumpet scales that give off that spaghetti western vibe. It is then followed by its guitar and drums, and their vocals that keep your energy high. After hearing this track from Self Torque, it will absolutely get you yearning for more from the UK band. Yes, you heard me right – the United Kingdom band. Good luck to the new fans that they will for sure accumulate from the states, unless you’re lucky enough to do that 11-hour plane ride. Self Torque is unquestionably a must listen for lovers of that indie punk sound. So whatever you might be doing in this current moment, go ahead and turn on Del Shannon by Self Torque; it will definitely have you wanting more from this talented and completely underrated band.
Written by Julz Nicole
