Recent Release: The Blams, Decade & A Day and Crashing Cadence

Welcome/welcome back to the blog! Today we’re back with a new blog post! We’ve got a lot to get through, but I'm going to split this up into 2 posts, so I'll have part 2 to this, up on Wednesday (I think). I know it feels like forever since I spoke about any new music, but I got a new job and it’s just getting the right balance. So let’s stop the rambling and get into this! 

First, let’s talk about Crashing Cadence, now I’ve never spoken about this lot before because quite frankly I was only made aware of them when Luke dropped me a message asking if I could do press for the track. Now I will add, this track I’ll be talking about hasn’t been released yet. It should be being released soon, but we’re still going to talk about it. So Crashing Cadence are releasing their new track Lies soon, and although this is a bit heavier than a lot of the other artists we feature regularly, it’s still a good song, and I think if you’re more of a fan of your punk/punk rock, then this could be a great song for you. I really like this track, it’s heavy, it’s intense, it packs a punch, it’s anthemic. It’s got some nice little tempo changes in it, it’s got enough different musical aspects to keep you engaged. If you’re a fan of lighter music, then this isn’t the track for you, but I’m sure one of the other bands I’m going to mention will be. But this is a good song nonetheless. The more I listen to it, the more I like the song, and I think it proves that Crashing Cadence has a lot of potential. However, it probably isn’t a song I’d have in daily rotation, but I’d happily listen to it if it came on. As great and engaging as it is, I do wish there was little something else to the track. I feel, there are quite a lot of tracks out there similar to this one and that is my main criticism. It’s a good track, but there are a lot of other tracks out there comparable to it. Due to that reasoning, I’m giving this track a 4 out of 5 lemons. If it was a bit more unique then I’d give it 5, but it is comparable to other tracks. But if you like artists such as My Latest Failure, then go and check the track out. I think it’s very classic and true to the genre sound that the band are going for and it works for them. 

Next up let’s talk about The Blams. It feels like forever since we spoke about this lot, but they’re back, a couple weeks ago they released a new single, and it’s time to have a little chat about it. The latest track is titled Storms and opts for a calmer approach, with some nice tempo changes to restore the balance to the track. It’s a great track that really packs a punch, and although this is a softer, calmer, less intense track, I actually love this track. It’s the sound I’m really drawn to currently. It’s great, and I love the feel of it. This is such a surreal track, and I’m well and truly in love with it. It’s incredible. It does everything I could have ever hoped it would and more. I’m honestly here for this track. This is a belter, I love the whole vibe and feel of this track, and it’s got everything I look for in a song. This is one of my favourite releases currently. It’s just such a nice track, it’s got more of that indie/alt-rock feel to it rather than anything else but I’m really diggin’ this sound currently. It’s great. This track is without a doubt a 5 out of 5 lemons track. It’s not overly refined and therefore gives the track a nice edge, and I just love it. 

Now let’s talk about another new artist. Now I’ve had the pleasure of seeing this lot live for my first gig back when music returned last year. This is Decade & A Day, I saw them support Downcast (who I will be talking about later on in part 2 of the post). I was really impressed with them when I saw them live so I’m stoked they’ve released their new single, I’m So Sick. This song is immaculate. I’m in love with it. I actually forgot just how much I love Decade & A Day, they’re such a surreal band and one that really are deserving of your love and attention. They’re so incredibly talented and the vocals get me every time! Absolutely love them! Such a surreal band, and this track showcases just how phenomenal they are. Cannot recommend these guys enough, they’re just insane. They’re out here proving just how insane Notts bands are. Cannot recommend them enough. Love them so much, and this single is proof of just how great they are. I’m obsessed with this song, and this is another great recent release. If you haven’t heard it already, then go check it out because it’s insane! 100% a solid 5 out of 5 lemons track. This is insane. Cannot recommend it enough.