Words: Ellie Ward
Released last Friday (March 8), 'Passenger' is the second fragrant indie pop single to be taken from the Wrexham-based band's forthcoming debut album, due for release this summer.
Ahead of their first showings at SXSW this week, the hazy, reverbed emotional new track epitomizes the melodic, flowing Kidsmoke sound. The melody was inspired by 60s pop, but the lyrics are far more melancholy.
Vocalist and rhythm guitarist Lance Williams describes the song as "about losing direction in life, being swept along with the crowd and feeling helpless to stop it. Quite often our songs follow a light/dark theme where the music is bright and poppy, but the lyrics are capturing a darker story.”
Official South by Southwest Appearances:
13th March – Focus Wales Showcase, Swan Dive – 10:45pm
16th March – Taco Project, Hilton Austin (Acoustic Set) – 7:00pm
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