Shallows are a four piece indie/post-punk band hailing from Birmingham, and their single ‘Can’t You See’ is a great manifestation of their sound.
It consists of two contrasting riffs that battle for excitement throughout, and honest , emotive vocals, co-operating to transmute pure energy. Passion and frustration are well encapsulated in this energetic escapade. The energy is broken up by the drop in tempo that infuses the bridge in anticlimax before thrusting you back into the turbulent riff.
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As characteristic of many other songs of the genre, Shallows have transformed dark, unhappy lyrics and the gritty vocals of pop-punk into a danceable indie rock anthem. If you like their sound, be sure to check out their newest single, ‘Grudged’, on Youtube, or find them on Facebook.
Words by Samm Anga