NEW SINGLE RELEASE
Lip Filler - followup
Lip Filler’s latest single followup is a punchy, characteristic and captivating addition to the indie band’s catalogue.
The London outfit have packed a surprising level of quality and creativity for a band with a relatively small following. followup is abstract and chaotic in its presentation with the repetition of various musical elements that circle around your head. It sits with a certain level of resignation throughout which evokes feelings of melancholy, resentment and hopelessness.
The instrumentation is dark, gritty and moody, with the percussion and bass especially well executed. The song lacks somewhat in the higher ends, but this appears to be a stylistic choice that has an incredible payoff with a brief, yet incredible, breakdown. The breakdown is especially impactful given its brief nature and its unexpected arrival. It narrates an individual’s outburst of emotion before quickly taking back control and snapping out of their rageful fit. The cymbals, distorted guitars and vocal processing add a heavy element to the track that elevates it to a more sophisticated level, a level that far more established acts haven’t yet transcended.
The lyricism is creative, with wonderfully crafted modern wordplay that paints an image of the modern world around us. The repetitive nature of the lyrics without necessary context leaves a lot to interpretation which allows the audience to personalise their experiences.
The production is of incredible quality, the mix is well balanced and modern with a lot of creativity, finesse and innovation on show. The vocal processing is to be applauded, having made the distorted and repetitive vocals sound effortless to the ear, with a surprising retention of natural tones.
Lip Filler are an incredibly exciting band, with followup a shining example of how new bands are pushing the creative boundaries every day to great effect. If this song is anything to go by, we’re certain that the ‘follow up’ to followup is going to be spectacular.
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