"1968" Latest single from Paint Me In Colour- A Review.
Paint Me In Colour first came onto the scene in 2019, fronted by singer Olivia Springer alongside Matt Johnson and Sam Pierpoint. Their Indie-Pop style is built from upbeat drum rhythms, groovy guitar and honey-like vocals reminding me of summer days spent as a teenager listening to Darwin Deez, The Naked and Famous and Noah and the Whale. Although, they come at this in a new way. They reside in the cross section of Jazz, Soul and Indie-Rock. Olivia tells me the likes of Pink Floyd and Aretha Franklin heavily influence their music and it is clear to see how. It is probably impossible to sit still when listening to their music, tumbling drum-beats and soulful vocals make every day a sunny one when you start it listening to their tracks. The band ooze joy and fun, having recently recorded with Zooniverse, the three showcased their style effortlessly. Donned in beanie hats and glittering bold colours the trio bop to their music, Olivia’s vocals make everyone’s hips sway and the lively clash of guitar chords bring a new energy to their music. It is clear to see their artistic expression through their previous photoshoots, Sam and Matt dressed in crisp white overalls whilst comically painting Olivia in bright geometric shapes references the likes of David Bowie but in a new, quirky way. They are edgy, and refreshing, yet remind us to stop taking life quite-so-seriously.
Their latest single 1968 captures their fun-loving and happy-go-lucky attitude. Written about Olivia’s grandparent’s love story, who met on a bus in 1968, the track is nostalgic, romantic and full of joy. As I listen, I feel I know the couple personally, I can imagine the life they lived and become present in their story. Although written about the late sixties, with a lot of the era’s influence evident throughout, the track remains fresh and new. Olivia’s vocals are full of emotion, she tells not only her family’s story, but her own. Sam and Matt expertly create rises and falls, allowing the track to become full of energy and bringing this story very much into the present. Though a reflection of the past, 1968 is song for the now. Paint Me In Colour make us smile, groove and reminisce on the good-times. In some ways, they are classic before their time. I am incredibly excited to see what’s to come for this exceptionally original band. Find their single on Spotify, Soundcloud and YouTube and be sure to keep an eye out for all upcoming gigs that are sure to be popping up in Liverpool’s best music venues this year.
https://soundcloud.com/paintmeincolour
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