BY EMMA SCHOORS
Courier Club upgrades their impressive discography with “Soundscape 1992.”
The band has been frequently releasing singles since October of 2018, when they unveiled their first release, “Better Now.” The song still encapsulates all that’s incredible about the relatively new band; they pull inspiration from all over the place, and those inspirations are clear as day.
I can still remember listening to the first single the night it came out, after the band had posted an acoustic version that I wore out thoroughly. Upon first listen, I sat there thinking: “Wow. This is something special.” The unrelenting drums, the Strokes-esque guitars, the incredible vocals. The bridge hit me especially hard. It was beautiful and jarring, two things all music should be. It was all kind of paralyzing. I knew I had found something worth holding onto, and I was so excited to see where the band was headed.
However, Courier Club isn’t just a band of well-versed music lovers, as true as that is. They’ve created their own unique sound, which is resonating with a multitude of new fans. The stark contrast of electrifying guitars and moody vocals is what sets them apart — but there’s a long list of other factors.
The band’s visuals are creative and nostalgic, channeling inspiration from 90’s-early 2000’s video games. It’s hard to think of a definitive example of this type of visual being used as effectively as the band is using it right now. Their music strikes a chord, and when something strikes a chord you run like hell with it. That’s exactly what Courier Club is doing right now with their newfound success.
“Soundscape 1992” builds up effectively and explodes into an energetic chorus. A punchy and groovy bass line drives the tune, while the drums act as the complimenting driving force. With this stable and creative backbone, the guitars are free to explore, and that’s what they do in this song.
At the risk of sounding redundant, Courier Club has found a sound that works insanely well for them. Every single member of the band is vital, and the way in which they use their instruments is inventive and new.
It wouldn’t be at all surprising to see the band soaring in popularity over the course of the next few months, so checking out their work now is a sure way to earn the status of “I liked them before it was cool.” (With one exception: they’re already cool.)