Song of the Day - Blaenavon a Laugh

Today's song of the day comes from teenage indie band Blaenavon. Blaenavon are a three-piece band hailing from Hampshire, who are all 17 or 18. Their music belies their age however, with some extremely refined and mature music. They have recently released an EP, called KOSO. They have received some great praise, being compared to the likes of Foals and Kings of Leon. I've had the pleasure of seeing today's song live, where it was known as 'Magic Sticky Hand', for some bizarre reason. It was extremely good live however, and I have decided to share it.

This is Prague: 

So What's So Good?

A melancholic riff interspersed with crashing drums give the song a solid platform to work off.  This isn't so much an air guitar rock song as song you will air-drum to. The drum beat is powerful and compelling, whilst the guitar adds a dark, poignant feel to the song.

Once lead singer Ben Gregory's unique vocals kick in, the song truly takes flight. From the first line, his voice will have you hooked. Heart-breakingly vulnerable yet somehow striking, the vocals add to the mysterious aura of the song.

The chorus is catchy enough without ever feeling repetitive. It's hardly Shakespere-esque stuff lyrically, but there's emotion behind the words of the chorus. After the second chorus, the song evolves, ending in a crescendo of strong guitars and impressive vocals. 

Prague is an awesome song that captures fragility and emotion within a powerful indie-rock song. Anyone who likes rock or indie music should definitely give them a listen, as otherwise you could be missing out on a gem of a band.