Song of the week #1: Soundcheck by Catfish and the Bottlemen

In their newest single “Soundcheck”, indie rock newcomers Catfish and the Bottlemen explore the feelings of a blossoming need for somebody and something new to begin. The same style they’ve always adhered to has persevered, kicking off the track with the usual chillaxed vocals of Van McCann and following through with nifty beats that could only be truly appreciated on the highway with the windows down, one hand on the wheel, the other wrapped around a cherry icee. Not quite ‘indie pop’ enough for a T-Mobile commercial, the band still retains the tasty rhythms of their roots enough to put seasoned bands such as The Kooks to shame. Running four and a half minutes, the song is on the longer side, but surely of the right length to pop in some headphones during passing time and refresh your stellar mood for the day.