Astoria’s newest single ‘Don’t Overlook Me Now’ brings a extra refined tackle their earlier rock ‘n’ roll-inspired tracks. They do nevertheless proceed to diverge from the large array of mainstream indie bands on the market, by embracing moments of Pearl Jam-esc rock matched with a powerful melodic sensibility. 

Introducing Astoria

Born and bred in Leeds, the band is made up of Alex, Ben, George, Luke, and Vinnie. They fashioned in school and have since had just a few switch-arounds within the band, quickly discovering their roles to launch their first single ‘The place the Gentle Lives’ in 2021. When describing their formation, lead singer and guitarist Vinnie defined how he was shocked when his bandmate, Luke, picked up the sticks and performed like he’d been behind the package ‘for the whole thing of his quick life’. Luke now on rhythm guitar, and Vinnie switching from guitarist to frontman, their music exudes a band made up of multi-instrumentalists with gripping composition coming from each angle. 

Astoria – Don’t Overlook Me Know

‘Don’t Overlook Me Now’ is not any exception to this system. The monitor uncovers a band that know precisely what they’re doing. Their signature layered guitar sound, stirring riffs and easy solos are outstanding, combined with an brisk and stimulating drum beat to propel the monitor ahead. The best way the guitars and drums bounce off one another within the intro is pure bliss and the professional orchestration carries by to create a dynamic track with thrilling builds and extra restrained verses.

Vinnie creates a craving feeling within the vocals, particularly within the refrain, providing a softer and nostalgic really feel to the track. His distinctive rawness in his tone manages to reveal the emotion within the track, typically arduous to authentically obtain in a rock track. It’s refreshing to listen to a contemporary rock monitor that doesn’t rush by the verses however initiatives confidence and delves into its musicality. 

Astoria have proved with their newest single they’ve definitely perfected the standalone banger. They appear to maintain delivering however I’d have an interest to listen to what they’ll do with an album, as they definitely don’t appear pushed for concepts. If there’s one factor this band doesn’t lack, it’s ardour. It’s pouring out from each guitar strum, crash image struck, and lyric sung. It’s infectious! I’ve little doubt they are going to be embraced and embedded into the reminiscences of each crowd member at their upcoming stay exhibits. In their very own phrases ‘massive issues are coming’.

‘If there’s one factor this band doesn’t lack, it’s ardour. It’s pouring out from each guitar strum, crash image struck, and lyric sung. It’s infectious!’

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Phrases Natasha Curtis