A rousing rock single from Hertfordshire, UK-based act Maystones, “Meltdown” melds moody guitar tones with the vocals’ delectably darkish foreboding — discovering a compelling center floor between exhilarating alt-rock and atmospheric post-punk. The band notes the monitor as starting their new period, stating that it’s “the tune we open with at our dwell reveals and it makes an actual impression each time.”
This thrilling single, along with the upcoming “Flight of the Fall,” absolutely solidifies Maystones’ continued ascent of their new period. It additionally follows up famous appearances, just like the Isle of Wight Pageant and a sold-out headline present at Kings Cross’s The Water Rats. Even on this studio output, it’s simple to see why Maystones are attracting such a following of their dwell performances; their rock sound invigorates, whereas additionally leaving ample room for heartfelt and sometimes moody emotion.
Rumbling bass drives right into a nocturnal guitar-fronted haziness, invoking that post-punk edge within the preliminary heavy boss throbbing and guitar-led escalation. The vocals decisively reveal with a affected person precision, gliding amidst twanging guitar hovering as an anthemic eruption takes maintain across the three-minute mark. The “I’m having a meltdown,” chorus proves commanding and replay-inducing, into the sweltering blast of distortion and blistering guitar ardency thereafter. “Meltdown” is a totally satiating, splendidly evolving rock success from Maystones.
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This and different tracks featured this month might be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Rising Singles’ Spotify playlist.