NEW EP RELEASE
Flat Party - Flat Party
Before moving to London in 2021 and forming ‘Flat Party’, vocalist Jack Lawther and guitarist/vocalist Rory O’Rourke met whilst studying at Bath. Consisting of five songs, their recent self-titled EP combines classic rock and alternative indie elements, with influences of iconic bands like The Rolling Stones.
Their experiences during university have certainly inspired some of the songs in their new EP, such as the introducing track: ‘I’m bored, give me love’. Vocalist, Jack Lawther, hints that inspiration for the song came from him lusting over a bartender, whilst dealing with a breakup. Released in September 2023 as a stand-alone single, this casual indie-rock song establishes the fiery tone of the EP and is currently one of their most listened to tracks. Full of energy, they combine an extremely catchy guitar riff with the contagious liveliness of their voices, creating a unique and memorable sound which will no doubt repeatedly play in your head.
All of their lyrics provide relatability. Whether it be the experience of craving love or desiring a change in life - there is something for everyone, allowing listeners to really connect with their music.
Their second most streamed track from the EP, ‘Glances in the dark’, begins with sharp prominent drums that blend well with the reverberated guitar running throughout the track – becoming more dominant during the chorus. Being less upbeat than ‘I’m bored, give me love’, this track is melodic and reminiscent of the Irish rock band, Inhaler. As the song states, ‘Dancing seven feet apart, throwing glances in the dark’, the track encapsulates how it can feel accepting the end of a relationship, whilst still having to see them around.
Lyrically, the other tracks, ‘Aching for living’, ‘Hindsight’, and ‘Not changing’, shift from the topic of lust or love and represent a need for change, focusing more on the state of the world or their own lives. Feelings of nostalgia emerge in ‘Aching for living’, as the vocalists are ‘thinking vaguely of a friend’, or ‘the town I fell in love with’, whereas ‘Not changing’ represents feelings of disappointment with oneself and not knowing how, or not wanting to, change. Of course, both these tracks have gripping drumbeats and punchy guitar lines to retain the vibrancy.
In ‘Hindsight’, Flat Party reflect the problematic politics of the country and the lack of power we have to change it, repeatedly saying ‘(Won’t someone) Give us a chance?’. With the tempo and instrumental shifts throughout the track, the melody portrays a popular view on the country’s affairs. It is an expression of collective anger and truth – perfectly concluding the EP.
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