Song of the Day - Lovat or Hate It

Today's song of the day comes from Birmingham based five-piece Lovats. I've had the pleasure of seeing these guys live three times now, most recently last night. They are an exceptional live band as well as being a very good recording artist. Their music is not massively popular, but their most popular song, White Fire, has reached over 6500 plays on Soundcloud - not bad for a group of guys who are still teenagers.

Lovats haven't been signed yet but it's only a matter of time. I'm sure once you listen to today's song Over you'll agree:

So What's So Good?

First things first, in case you didn't figure it out, the song is about the end of a relationship. What makes the song so intelligent is that it musically represents a relationship and a breakup - it starts with that crazy cool guitar riff, which is where everything feels great. It's a happy, typical indie-pop song until the pre-chorus.

That's when it starts to get a bit rocky, just before the inevitable crash of the chorus. The word 'Over' in the chorus is met with heavy drums and deep guitars. It's a very clever structure, lulling you into a false sense of joy before hitting you with that crash.

The song itself is very well made, with a driving drumbeat and infectious guitar riffs. Lead singer Ciaran Scanlon's deep and intense vocals tessellate perfectly with the theme of the song, whilst his keyboard playing melds with the rest of the band.

Over is a terrific indie-pop track with some really unique hooks. Take the opportunity to see Lovats live on the 15th April, as they are a fantastic live band and give their stuff a listen.