Weekend Punks debut their surf-pop single ‘Backseat Driver’.
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Weekend Punks debut their surf-pop single ‘Backseat Driver’.
Southampton-based indie quartet Weekend Punks announce their debut with their shoegaze-inspired single ‘Backseat Driver’. Despite their self-described surf-pop sound, the track was written between the relatively surf-and-sun-less Southampton and Reykjavik, yet still manages to deliver that sun-kissed summer vibe. Having gained some traction across a number of music blogs and earning praise from BBC Introducing’s Steph Nieuwenhuys, it is without a doubt that we shall be seeing more of Weekend Punks in years to come.
Kicking off with some fuzzy, reverberating guitar riffs, ‘Backseat Driver’ conjures up images of nostalgic, twilling-filled suburbia. With elements of grungy garage-rock and hazy-surf pop, this track is reminiscent of a softer Jesus and the Mary Chain, embracing a similar wistfulness and dream-like atmosphere. Velvety vocals caress our ears, speaking of a desire to escape and pursue a journey of self-discovery while also being held back by doubt and misplaced adoration. Delightfully lo-fi and seething with effortless charm, ‘Backseat Driver’ is a bijou track that ought to be cherished.
Filled with youthful innocence and carefree spirit, ‘Backseat Driver’ blends vigour with nostalgia, resulting in an intoxicating sonic cocktail of pure escapism.
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Review Written By Liza Kupreeva
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