REVIEW: Canary Gold | Broken Soul

Following on from their debut, ‘The Streets Are Too Rough’, indie-rock sensation Canary Gold released ‘Broken Soul’ (along with its B-side ‘Stop The Competition’) on the 17th of May. The shift from their moody, melancholic debut to the lively sound of their latest release is a jarring change of pace, although not unwelcome.

The jazz-infused tune of ‘Broken Soul’ is undeniably catchy, especially complimented by the fast-paced rhythm. Spencer and JP O’Grady; who collectively wrote both tracks, clearly have a penchant for penning emotive and masterfully interwoven melodies. Perhaps the high point of the track is near the close, where JP performs a stunning piano solo. From there, it effortlessly transitions into ‘Stop The Competition’, which is markedly less frantic than its predecessor. The track is almost reminiscent of some of Relient K’s more peaceful tracks; like their 8th album’s closer, ‘(If You Want It)’. The vocals on ‘Stop The Competition’ are smooth, accented by harmonies and a more spacious mix. Compared to ‘Broken Soul’, it seems more anthemic; but less personal. Regardless, both tracks deserve praise for being absolutely wonderful in their own right.

If you want to see Canary Gold live to support them or draw your own conclusions, they have the following dates announced:

 Supporting SPINN at Drummonds in Aberdeen on May 24th

 Headlining at King Tut’s in Glasgow on May 31st

 Supporting Vandal Palace at Sneaky Pete’s in Edinburgh on June 8th