Soot Sprite – All My Friends Are Depressed
Music can and has been used for a multitude of reasons since we started keeping track, and probably before that too (so I’m told); good, bad, ugly, funny, sad, noble, and a zillion other words to pad my word count. Calling attention to the mental health crisis falls into the “noble” category, which English band Soot Sprite does with their latest single “All My Friends Are Depressed.”
You can’t deny the buildup and fervor Elise Cook et al bring to the track, especially in the first minute. Guitars and bass feature heavily while Cook’s vocals bring some stability to the chaos. Indie shoegaze comes in many shapes and flavors, but fans of acts like Wolf Alice and Alvvays would find a lot to enjoy here.
You can hear “All My Friends Are Depressed” below from Soundcloud. I would also recommend the music video on YouTube if you’re into the more visual media and aren’t afraid of balloons. Spotify, as always remains an option as well and another means to follow the band. “Wield Your Hope Like A Weapon” is out in May, so
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This post was written by Chris Miller