One to Watch – Bastille

South-London based 4 piece ‘Bastille’ continue to gain prominence with their recently released double ‘A’ side Flaws/Icarus.

Originally the solo brainchild of singer-songwriter Dan Smith, the recent formation of Bastille as a band has seen his music quickly gather momentum, a successful appearance on this year’s festival circuit giving an indication of things to come.

First track ‘Flaws’ is a wonderfully stripped back slice of alternative indie-electro pop, showcasing the vocalist’s descriptive tone on a song that makes sensible use of harmonies and electronic accents to cleverly accompany a melancholy but infectious melody.

It’s Icarus however, the undercard of the double ‘A’ single, that is arguably the stand out track. With a nod to the infamous Greek myth in the chorus, 80’s sensibilities, piano driven harmonies and locomotive percussion combine to orchestrate a track ripe for the foot stomping festival circuit.

With an album and tour to follow later in the year, Bastille may well be about to trouble Britain’s airwaves on a regular basis…remember you heard it hear first.

Flaws / Icarus is out now via Young and Lost club

3.5/5

By James Stapleton
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