As you will know, if you’ve been keeping up with my reviews. I am not that keen on Indie UNLESS it has that certain something, that special thing. This release from Leeds’ band Silverfish has that certain something.
The song, unless I’m very much mistaken (Entirely possible, to be honest – Ed). is about the whirlwind of an obsessional lustful love. The band explain ‘Serpentine explores the complex dynamics of lust and love in relationships, highlighting how these forces often push and pull against each other. The verses capture the more lustful and playful side of romance, before bursting into choruses enveloped in deep affection and devotion, ultimately arriving at a moment of balance between lust and love’.
The words are fantastic, so well worth a close listen. That’s the first special thing. The second is that the band have injected a sinuous, slinky and twisty feel into the track that is a joy. Not only does this follow the theme of the song but it’s a frankly wonderful musical touch. Yep, it follows that slow and quieter, and then absolute frantic rush that we are all probably familia, but with spot on playing and clever musical touches, it’s something special. All this and you can dance yourself silly to it.
In short, ‘Serpentine’ is a wonderful joyous track. This is bloody fantastic.
The info
Leeds-based indie-rock/pop outfit Silverfish deliver vibrant, punchy energy while creating space for vivid and rich introspection. The four-piece band take inspiration from the likes of Foals, Sticky Fingers, and Radiohead to create distinctive indie-rock music filled with character and variety.
First formed in late 2021, members Tom Gannon (vocals), George Bolger (drums), Oliver Mullan (Lead Guitar) and Ben Norton (Bass, Synth) and all met at the University of Leeds.
