Released today (03 May) The Shallows are back with their brand new EP Same Space Vol. 2. Since Rock Revolver introduced them in January, the group have progressed excellently and their latest offering is proof of that. Their debut EP About Time Vol. 1 was released to high acclaim and received backing from BBC6Music, BBC Introducing and Absolute Radio.

 

The four tunes on their new EP are an impressive mix of indie rock. Take opening number, Thieves, a radio ready anthem with a rocking beat, sleek and thrilling riffs and bouncy drum grooves. It's a slice of music that demands attention, especially with lyrics such as "You'll never learn, until you get burned." The Shallows sound like the lovechild of The Strokes and Two Door Cinema Club (the one they never knew about) and the soaring, euphoric vocals of Tom Skelton craft a blissed out tune that hits all the right areas in Guessing Games.

 

Punchy with a twist, Running For Cover is insanely hummable and the crisp production adds dramatically to its appeal. Changing the key and closing the boundary shoving EP with The Enemy, as a listener we are treated to a line of shrill feedback before The Shallows tear it up one final time with Skelton's now lulling vocals. As the crescendo is approached, loose cascading riffs are strewn across the track, creating a hazier feel - almost as if this song is the pillow talk before sleep descends. The Shallows have done it again with an EP considerably more rich and layered than that of their previous effort. Forget Peace and Palma Violets; The Shallows are the band of 2013.

 

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The Shallows leave a lot to the imagination. However we do know that they are a four piece from London, consisting of Tom Skelton (vocals, lead guitar), Michael Rendall (bass, keys, backing vocals), Russ Cragg (guitar, backing vocals) and Timmy Rickward (drums, backing vocals).

 

The only other information we are provided is this message. "We are The Shallows. It is only the shallow who do not judge by appearances. Built over a decade, this is an expression of our survival, preserved in art. It's our vanity. Our inspiration, our fears and hopes. Culture lives in our synapses. Lost in our ambition. Reflecting the mindless world leering from the other side of the glass. The necessary doom in the news. We cannot own what is not ours. This is the music you created."

 

Following that eerie statement comes the music. The band recently released an EP titled "About Time Vol. 1". Ironically, based on appearance strong connotations with Fritz Lang's Metropolis jump out at you. The first track "Fairly True" sounds similar to something The Maccabees would release. It's upbeat, contains a laid back vibe and fits perfectly for a day spent by the beach.

 

The second track "Get Gone" has an early 00's vibe, blending well with their trademark upbeat sound that is securely stamped all over this EP. Skelton's soothing vocals compliment this song nicely. "Honestly" the name of the third track leads us into a darker, electro direction. The upbeat indie-ness still remains, although it's a good method of ensuring the listener's interest stays intact.

 

The EP comes to a close with "Win or Lose". This is the song that confirms the band are definitely going to be a winner, that the EP is everything we hoped it would be and more. The soft opening chords of this song prepare us for what is to be an emotional journey of a last song. Hopefully we will hear more from The Shallows soon.

 

 

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