Artist Review: The Dawn Bombs “Hella Slouchy”
The Dawn Bombs. The best band you’ve never heard.
For quite a while, the EP “Greetings From…” was the only iota of this band on Spotify. March 27th of this year however, “Hella Slouchy” was released as the band’s first full album.
If you have the chance to sit down and listen to The Dawn Bombs, you will quickly understand the idea of impossible uniqueness. They are no underground indie rock group. The Dawn Bombs use funky and well-layered bass lines, underneath energetic percussion rhythm. There are also jazzy influences in their use of violas, violins, and the occasional trumpet. On top of these elements are well-placed guitar pieces, topped by the most incredibly smooth melodies you’ve probably ever heard. The vocals on this EP resemble melted butter- in the best way possible.
It is hard to delve immediately into this band’s lyrics because their songs have such a great flow that the actual words are an afterthought. If you do happen make the effort and read along to the lyrics, they are nothing short of genius. The songs in their previous EP (“Greetings From…”) contain gorgeous imagery and syntax that caught me totally off-guard. The Dawn Bombs use metaphors that aren’t pretentious, and weave them into cryptic narratives that fit their music well.
It continues to baffle me that this group only has 2,500 monthly listeners. The Dawn Bombs produce immaculate tracks with clear planning and effort, and best of all, they sound great. Do your ears a favor and play any of their tracks. Don’t be surprised when you walk down the street to the beat of their addicting style.