Not Everything is a Song is The Winter Sounds’ Single Out Now
Good Day Noir Family,
The Winter Sounds’ new single, Not Everything is a Song, is a fascinating introduction to their upcoming album Bedazzled, but not Forgotten, set to release on October 11.
Not Everything is a Song is The Winter Sounds’ Single Out Now
Right from the first notes of the piano, you can tell this is a band that puts a lot of thought into their sound design.
The keyboard tones carry an ’80s arcade vibe, creating a nostalgic feel while still maintaining a futuristic edge.
It’s a unique blend that sets the band apart, and while there are influences from acts like Pet Shop Boys, The National, and even a touch of Coldplay, The Winter Sounds manage to craft a sound all their own.
The band hails from Athens, Georgia, the same town that birthed R.E.M., and you can sense a certain conceptual depth to their music. It’s interesting to note how bands from that region of the U.S. tend to create more conceptual and deeply thoughtful music.
Their songs feel like more than just collections of melodies—they create a broader experience that invites you to reflect.
The instrumental arrangement feels light and carefree, while the introspective lyrics contrast that mood, urging you to appreciate the small, often overlooked moments that make life meaningful.
There’s a gentle nostalgia running through their music, not as a longing for the past, but as a recognition of life’s fleeting nature.
The Winter Sounds have managed to combine thoughtfulness with a playful sonic palette, making them a fresh discovery worth checking out.
Not Everything is a Song is The Winter Sounds’ Single Out Now!
Reflective!
Originally started in 2006 by frontman Patrick Keenan, The Winter Sounds (TWS) quickly gained a reputation as one of the ‘must see’ bands of the crowded music scene in Athens, Georgia. Known for their frenetic live performances, the band blends the danceable post-punk of pioneers like Gang of Four with more contemporary electro-pop to forge their own unique sound.
Now currently based in Pardubice, Czech Republic, the band is pushing a new musical genre based on the literary movement of solarpunk, incorporating bedroom pop, retrowave, and fuzz-pop/hyper-pop elements. Solarpunk is the banner for a variety of movements towards a sustainable post-capitalist future.
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