Brighton 4-piece Comforts return with the vibrant, swelling new single ‘Mixed Signals’. Produced by & Mixed by Alexander Gordon (Sundara Karma, The Cure, Rag ’n’ Boneman among others) Comforts once again demonstrate the impactful yet warming Indie-Rock exploits that have seen them gain airplay on BBC Radio 6 Music and placements on Apple Music’s ‘New In Rock’.
‘Mixed Signals’ is a great example of the band’s ability to sculpt musically intriguing yet catchy soundscapes. The song instantly introduces the tight, dreamy-indie sound they have become known for.
Opening with beautiful, modulation and reverb-tinted interlocking guitar lines which float atmospherically over the tight drums and deep bass, the band quickly set a melancholic tone. The understated yet effortlessly charismatic and emotional vocal delivery soon enters, shining as bright as ever, as lead singer Sam treads through the trials and tribulations of a fraught relationship. By the time the track bursts into its vibrant, spine-tingle-inducing chorus with layers of expertly placed harmonies, the track has already left its mark before continuing its journey with some brilliant overlapping vocal arrangements, ending on a hugely satisfying climax.
Speaking about the meaning behind the single, the band explains: “Mixed Signals is about two close friends going through a pretty bad break up at the time. It was quite toxic & so they’d both be calling each other, not picking up the phone which would result in huge fights! We wrote this song from their perspective, about one long night in particular. I guess there are always two sides to every story.”
Sighting both 90s Brit-Pop and early 00’s indie among their influences, Comforts manage to capture a warming sense of familiarity whilst still retaining a fresh and exciting edge. Having already gained tastemaker coverage from the likes of Clout and Gigslutz as well as a whole host of BBC Radio plays including from Tom Robinson on BBC Radio 6 Music and BBC Introducing, the band has made a name for themselves as an exciting live act having already played support for a number of breakout bands including Orchards & Avalanche Party among others. Now back with more new material, the band is set for a big year.
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