I live by the sea, we do have Martello towers, but not really any castles. Oh, apart from sand castles, when the tide allows. That makes Dale John Max’s new release ‘Castles in the Sand’ a rather fitting title for a seaside listener.
This is indie rock performed with gusto: nice pounding drums, a driving rhythm and a big, radio-friendly chorus. The lyrics capture lingering feelings beautifully, lines like “we still whisper in overtones” providing a poetic lustre. The latter half of the song includes a thoroughly enjoyable rock-out, with soaring guitars adding extra lift.
Based in Southern California, Max blends indie folk with alternative rock, exploring love, loss and uncertainty. Check him out.
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