Colour: Strangers

COLOUR are a 4 piece melodic indie band hailing from Liverpool, Stoke and Rutland. Formed around the talents of James Tidd (Vocals), Scott Harvey (Guitar), Connor Dickson (Drums) and Liam Downey (Bass), they create melody-washed, shimmering indie pop that sparkles with dream-infused hooks and poetic lyrics.

This is a band exuding confidence honed from over two years performing together and perfecting their craft. Creating hook-laden math-rock is an art form. What sounds so deceptively simple belies an instinct for the construction of melodies and harmonies that lends their songs a depth and clarity that fires the soul and charms the heart.

Their latest single 'Strangers' is a wonderfully shimmery slice of guitar pop. Reminiscent of one their previuos singles 'Red' it's sweeping and epic in it's scope. The guitar is so bright and clear it positively sparkles from the speakers, firing and crackling. All the time underpinned with slick, groove-like bass and sharp, crisp, driving percussion. Touches of keyboards wash in and out as Tidd's perfectly pitched vocals implore "The Streets are filled with starngers, so don't run and don't hide". It is an intoxicating and overwhelming blend of searing emotion and musical intensity.

Verses are taught and focused followed by soaring, euphoric choruses. It is undoubtedly poppy with a darker edge. Not all that shimmers is gold. It is this depth and maturity that means Colour's music gives you something new each listen.

There is a buzz surrounding them. They are emerging as a genuine force. Comparisons have been drawn with Foals, Everything Everything and Dutch Uncles and I can see why.

Colour cite influences ranging from The Beatles and The Police to Kate Bush and Joni Mitchell, firmly establishing them as songwriters of the highest order.

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