We are deeply impressed by Saint Friday’s debut effort. Unveiling their vibrant blend of ‘bubble grunge’, as they playfully described it, the Philadelphia-based duo seems to oscillate between guitar-powered indie euphoria and rowdy dream pop, essentially unpacking guitar distortions and wrapping them into a shinier, luscious mainstream livery. That’s also why ‘REASON’ resonates with us so much: we love Helen Fordyce’s hazy, hypnotic vocals, here delivering melodic and expressive songwriting with magnetic flair and an overly cool tone.
A sibling duo, Saint Friday is completed by Johnny Fordyce, lending his nostalgic guitar prowess to the cause. The overall 90s flavourings in their music align the group with like-minded projects such as Momma and Rocket, effectively making them part of a wider movement. We do love the aforementioned bands, letting us relate quite heavily to ‘REASON’. Let’s dive deeper into the song itself: have you ever been in a toxic, co-dependent relationship you can’t walk away from?
As Helen explains: “It is about what it’s like to be in a toxic, rollercoaster-like dynamic with someone. It’s draining and unhealthy, but exhilarating and addictive at the same time.” ‘REASON’ is part of a four-track EP, which we cannot wait to find out more about. In the meantime, we’ll have the debut single on replay. Stay tuned!
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