West Envy‘s new single No Breaks leans heavily into the reggae side of their sound, and it feels like a good direction to head in.
The band have always cited that influence while mixing it with indie rock, but this track has the production and tightness to really elevate the offbeats. Gaz’s lead guitar tone and licks are spot on, giving them an edge that could almost be described as post-surf. It definitely has a west coast vibe.
When it hits the pre-chorus, it dips into the UK-influenced indie side of their sound and singer Riley really hits his stride. The vocals dance around the music with excellent phrasing, before the band burst into chorus catchiness.
West Envy are a young band to watch and regular giggers around town. Go see them and buy some merch — we want to see how far they can go.
No Breaks is launching at The Bird on Friday, May 15. Get your tickets here.
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