Marking our point of entry into Canada Hill’s rowdy, playful sonic universe, ‘Little Maisonette’ makes us feel surprisingly nostalgic, with its jangly 60s-flavoured guitars and its gritty, striking rock’n’roll ethos. In fact, the record carries a great deal of retro elegance, partly rejecting any modern polish in favour of a formula that’s rough around the edges, yet incredibly relatable and approachable. Compared to the British group’s previous effort, ‘Little Maisonette’ purposefully dives into retro territories.
You see, the song seeks to celebrate the achievements that once were the cornerstone of society. Things like buying a house or having a job you can count on, which today are not everyone’s priority anymore. In a way, Canada Hill remembers the simple life, trying for a second to be content with an average lifestyle, finally saying the word ‘enough’. Of course, such a theme is delivered with playful and whimsical euphoria, embodying the disruptive force of classic, timeless British acts; The Kinks come to mind.
Delving deeper into the song, the Surrey-based outfit explains: “‘Little Maisonette’ came from daydreaming about the kind of life that feels almost old-fashioned now – a small home, a steady job, a dog, and a bit of peace. It’s simple, but sometimes those things feel harder to reach than ever.”
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