“Most of these songs were written in moments where I felt like I was standing in my own way – caught between who I thought I was and who I actually am. It’s about the quiet fights that happen in your head, the stories you tell yourself just to get by, and the clarity that comes when you finally stop running from them.”

Overall, this album is incredibly consistent, offering tunes that are reminiscent of Tame Impala, The Strokes, and Young the Giant. “Double Vision” attracts the listener with its cooing synthesizer, chunky bass, and crunchy drums. Alongside the chugging rhythm section is a very soothing, buttery guitar. This particular song is like coasting on the highway, windows down, with nothing but your thoughts. “Where I’m Supposed to Be,” the newest song to be to be released with the album, is also a highlight with its buzzy and groovy approach. This tune almost sounds like a sort of lo-fi funk attempt, demonstrating the band’s innate tightness. The mix remains surprisingly spacious.

“I can’t just leave myself alone / My problems are my home,” are lyrics succinctly describing the meaning behind Home of the Restless – “Not Alone” has that consistent head-bopping rhythm that will entice many-a-listener. This particular track somehow becomes huge in the simplest of ways. Later on, “Is this how it’s supposed to be on my own?” is sung amidst blazing guitars – the lyric is a fleeting idea that plagues countless others. Finally, “Lotta Good,” the song that spurred the creation of this album, has a gigantic fuzz bass that mimics a synthesizer. The chorus is idealistic, kind, and confident.

Take a listen to Slow Coast’s new album on Spotify and Apple Music.

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While the guitar hooks are impossible to ignore, the bass provides some stellar licks that will assuredly be fighting for your attention. In all honesty, this track felt like if Coldplay or Jack Johnson was bitten by a radioactive indie rock spider, which is both an interesting proposition and a fun thought experiment… While still being a good encapsulation of Slow Coast (though, this is a broad overgeneralization).

You can hear “Perfect Lie” below via Soundcloud and over on Spotify.

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” This song explores the paradox of feeling on top of the world one moment and worthless the next; and the internal battle of overcoming this feeling.” All completely valid feelings and easy to communicate.  The up tempo lyrics contrast starkly with the deeply inward lyrics and play hard into the experience Slow Coast is working toward.

You can hear “Double Vision” over on YouTube or add to your Soundcloud/Spotify playlist of hook laden tracks.

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