Single Review: Casablanca – Yes

Emerging Indie-pop outfit Casablanca, have recently released their single ‘Yes’ on Sept 17th. With their synth-based dance sound that is reminiscent of Friendly Fires with a new-agey edge, the five piece – hailing from London UK – are definitely ones to watch.

Rising from the ashes of Lo-Fi Culture Scene, with a new name and a new offering, this track would be equally at home either blasting from a trendy Indie night club, or over Radio One’s airways.

The synthy opening bars of the track create a mysterious vibe, which makes way for a crisp drum beat with some off-beat cow bells thrown in there too. The guitar/bass combo, inject some colour into the progression and the deep register of Jacob Wheldon’s vocals works to ground everything.

Despite its new-age feel, nothing is up in the clouds here. Everything is tight and together. The steady progression of the verses, and the slight chord change which both separates and brightens the bridge, also creates a build up, leaving listeners with a sense of anticipation, wondering what the chorus will bring.
A floaty, dream-like quality and a big, powerful sound that would definitely go down well at festivals like V and Big Weekend, is the answer. The song also has a definite upbeat, party vibe that could lend to it being a massive summer hit.

By Sophie Brown

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