Song People Announce New Album Tho I Seem Tame: Hear “Silver Flag”
Song People is a sneakily informative band name. It sounds generic, but it suggests the Philly upstarts value songs over, say, riffs or vibes. There's some truth to that, but band names can also be deceptive. Song People are not the down-the-middle power-pop I expected when I first read about them. There's certainly some jangle-pop in the mix, but they also name-drop Fairport Convention and…
Song People, a band with a deceptive but informative name, have announced their upcoming second album Tho I Seem Tame, following their 2024 debut Like Somebody Calling Your Name. Their name may suggest a focus on songs over riffs or vibes, but the Philadelphia upstarts incorporate influences from Fairport Convention and Cocteau Twins in their music.
Vocalist Shaina Kapeluck's regal vocals give their alternative to 80s indie rock a statuesque quality. The first single from the upcoming album, "Silver Flag," is a minor-key pop tune with a driving tempo and piercing hook. The album is set to release on October 9th through Strange Mono.
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