Wild Spelks – “305”
The word “pop” gets a bad rap sometimes and I hope you, dear reader, do not fall into this camp because you’re missing out on some fabulous music. That, or, one sneaks in a “pop-punk” or “dream pop” sublabel. Pop do be pop and it be poppin’. Japandroids, Saves The Day, Jimmy Eat World? The list goes on and, coincidentally, all happen to be in the same vibe-space as Wild Spelks (hopefully you didn’t forget about them, I’m getting there).
“305” is the latest from Wild Spelks, cleverly using the song title to reference what the band calls the “perfect pop-song runtime” (and we can’t disagree with them). The track itself is a masterclass of the genre, with all instruments getting their moment. Mainly driven by the guitar, the drums hold their own throughout. It’s the right type of upbeat that’s not blah or toxically positive.
You can hear “305” on YouTube, or for less free on Spotify. Be sure to give the band a follow there or IG to keep up with their comings and goings.
Categorised in: New Music
This post was written by Chris Miller