If you paid attention to our pages in the last couple of months, then you probably stumbled upon The Kellows, an up-and-coming quartet assembled of profoundly talented musicians whose creativity is notable in each vocal, sonic, and rhythmic maneuver. Right with their initial composition, “Do You Want Me To?,” the group set the bar high for anyone who is even remotely into writing, composing, arranging, and producing indie music. With that particular debut song, they proved not only that the indie scene is alive and well, but also that this longstanding music genre can still sound fresh, unique, innovative, and exciting, like when it first appeared on the radio stations during the early eighties. The Kellows follow the same tradition with “Breathe Me In,“ another exceptional piece of sonic artistry and adequate continuation of their debut. However, it seems like these talented musicians uplifted everything to an entirely new level by paying even more attention to various details, arrangements, layers, and overall song structure. Indie rock still remains their primary sonic weapon of choice, as all the fundamental elements of this genre are dominant in the mix, but you’ll also notice some subtle but hearable elements of modern alternative, garage, and post-punk lurking around. However, these elements are incorporated tastefully, wisely, and carefully, not to spoil the initial indie rock ambiance. This move not only decorated this incredible composition but also demonstrates The Kellows’ tremendous dedication to crafting catchy, memorable, engaging compositions, suitable for anyone who appreciates marvelous songwriting and flawless performance.
As soon as you press play, you’ll notice all their signature moves showcased on “Do You Want Me To?,” but improved to the max. All their experience, knowledge, creativity, talent, and skill are on full display here, and it’s nearly mindblowing how an already excellent band can sound even better after only one composition. From the initial notes as beats, they pull you into a whirlwind of various sentiments and moods, showcased through profound, poetic lyricism. Each line has been delivered with such confidence, like they’ve been present on the scene for decades. There’s so much sincerity, emotion, and power invested in each lyric line, making this composition such a memorable listening experience worth repeating over and over again. These vocal harmonies elevate everything to new heights, command attention, and guide listeners through every segment of the song. The impressive vocal range seamlessly balances low, mid, and high notes with such precision and finesse, emphasizing everything these creative musicians intended to achieve with this composition. You’ll hear how the vocal performance not only decorates each segment and orchestration but also contributed more than necessary emotional depth and complexity over an already intricate structure. While the vocals act as a centerpiece that leads listeners on this epic sonic journey, guitars shine in the limelight with all those wisely assembled interplays, providing an adequate, lush soundscape for all the vocals to shine upon. Whether delivering those almost jangly, angular, catchy chord progressions, heavily drenched in crunchy distortion, or shining with all those memorable leads, themes, melodies, harmonies, and other sonic maneuvers, the guitars resonate with an ultimate power and precision, making “Breathe Me In” an incredible indie piece rarely heard nowadays.
With impressive guitar works like that, most bands almost forgot about the rhythm section, but not The Kellows. These folks thought about everything, so this song arrives with superb, intricate, warm-sounding, vivid basslines that complement guitars from beginning to end. You’ll hear how each low-end note brings more warmth, depth, clarity, and power while also acting like a binding element between guitars and drums. With bass performance like this, “Breath Me In” sounds much heavier, groovier, and richer, just as the indie song should be. This composition wouldn’t be complete without the exceptional drumming performance. Each beat, break, fill, accentuation, experimentation, and other percussive movement has been crafted and performed with such precision and finesse, demonstrating the drummer’s experience, professionalism, and skills. The way he incorporated all those details into this track goes beyond comprehension. The Kellows are one of those bands that never cease to amaze, and if you thought their debut single sounded great, wait until you hear “Breathe Me In.” They fully stacked this amazing song with so many qualities that it will take you several listenings to grasp everything they implemented into each segment. From profound, poetic lyricism to superb musicianship presented by all four band members, The Kellows produced another 10/10 indie rock song that could easily pair with anything the greats of the genre recorded throughout their careers. These creative musicians deserve your utmost attention, and you should immediately place “Breath Me In” on your music radar. The single is available on all streaming platforms.
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