The debut EP from London surf-popster Jack Shea Coolwave - Summer's Here
Coolwave is the nom de guerre of Londoner Jack Shea, who's daydreams of sandy beaches, the warm afterglow at dusk and the time honored tradition of surfing have been lovingly captured with his debut 4 track EP, released digitally through Bandcamp and shortly to be on digital services including iTunes and Spotify worldwide.
Drenched in Beach Boys-esque surf pop, the incredibly optimistic, vibrant "Summer's Here" is full of nods to many New Zealand counterparts throughout the country's rich sonic history... the surprising factor is that instead of this coming out of the hallowed areas of Dunedin or the beaches of Auckland, it's a sheer coincidence that this was born in the United Kingdom. As remote to the antipodes as it is to us here down under.
From the singles "Malibu" and "Surfin'", both of which generating airplay in New Zealand, the dance-punk style opening of "Don't Cha Kno" and the eerie "Summer Moon" almost reminiscent of a haunting ballad from Twin Peaks compliment Shea's first time outing; showing a level of depth to his songwriting that makes his first full-length offering an excitable prospect in the near future. "Summer's Here!" isn't a boastful, bolt out the gates set of songs, but rather an earnest and ultimately incredible catchy series of tunes - that instantly grow on you rather than assault your senses.
Along with Serge Saint Rose, Shea's eager, youthful, exuberant mantra of "Summer's Here!" rings true with each listen - despite what season you may be encountering.
A cassette version of the EP will be released towards the end of 2013.
1) Don't Cha Kno
2) Malibu
3) Summer Moon
4) Surfin'
http://muzai.bandcamp.com/album/summers-here
Drenched in Beach Boys-esque surf pop, the incredibly optimistic, vibrant "Summer's Here" is full of nods to many New Zealand counterparts throughout the country's rich sonic history... the surprising factor is that instead of this coming out of the hallowed areas of Dunedin or the beaches of Auckland, it's a sheer coincidence that this was born in the United Kingdom. As remote to the antipodes as it is to us here down under.
From the singles "Malibu" and "Surfin'", both of which generating airplay in New Zealand, the dance-punk style opening of "Don't Cha Kno" and the eerie "Summer Moon" almost reminiscent of a haunting ballad from Twin Peaks compliment Shea's first time outing; showing a level of depth to his songwriting that makes his first full-length offering an excitable prospect in the near future. "Summer's Here!" isn't a boastful, bolt out the gates set of songs, but rather an earnest and ultimately incredible catchy series of tunes - that instantly grow on you rather than assault your senses.
Along with Serge Saint Rose, Shea's eager, youthful, exuberant mantra of "Summer's Here!" rings true with each listen - despite what season you may be encountering.
A cassette version of the EP will be released towards the end of 2013.
1) Don't Cha Kno
2) Malibu
3) Summer Moon
4) Surfin'
http://muzai.bandcamp.com/album/summers-here
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