Rachel Hansbro and Reggie O’Farrell AKA The Western Civilization hail from Austin, TX and have a potent alternative/indie single with the newly released “The Snake and The Saint.” A heavy pop throb props up the airy warble of self-described emotional retching that Rachel writes their songs to be, and they act as both expulsion and reflection of her life’s revelatory moments. The moment being explored here is one with her soon to pass family member about whether life is a battle between good and evil people or a war between good and bad decisions as all humanity has the dichotomy living within. Reggie brings a harmony and lush musicality to the song writing process, constructing the shape of the tracks, giving them a defined liveliness that serves to exhibit the songs message even further. Listen as “The Snake and The Saint” grows in a cavernous fashion while simultaneously fills the emptiness it creates. Fans of Arcade Fire, Bright Eyes, and Iron and Wine will find a lot to love on this track.
Listen to the new single from The Western Civilization “The Snake and The Saint” on Spotify, Soundcloud, Apple Music and YouTube.