Basking in rock-leaning nostalgia, ‘There’s a Last Time for Everything’ marks the latest single by Estonian outfit Town Flesh. Steeped in organised chaos, the track feels quite hypnotic, even euphoric at times, yet moving at a rather slow, measured pace. Echoing the aural rumble of the 60s, the piece embraces rock’n’roll allure and wider pop melodies, a sonic formula that’s surprisingly fresh and edgy nowadays. In fact, Town Flesh have placed themselves in a wonderfully original corner; a feature that will help them reach a wider audience.
‘There’s a Last Time for Everything’ follows up on Town Flesh’s debut effort ‘Miracle Worker’, released back in November. The overall references appear to have shifted gently, with the Estonian creatives letting go of their 80s new-wave sheen. We suspect that it won’t be the last time we observe them in such settings; they are historical juggernauts, borrowing from the past with religious respect and a vaporous lo-fi gaze. We should be thankful to the label bringing Town Flesh to our attention: British-Estonian imprint East x West Records.
Coincidentally, ‘There’s a Last Time for Everything’ is the company’s first-ever release, a positive omen, if you will. We are big fans of small, boutique labels with an artist-first mission, and East x West fits the bill. Founded by industry veteran Issy Hughes and radio presenter Sander Varusk, East x West focuses on artist development with a big international push, aiming to bridge the Estonian and British music scenes. There are exciting signings on the horizon; find them on Bandcamp.
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