Arts & Culture
SHORE - From the Start (EP)

Much maligned Swindon, against all the odds, is starting to develop a decent swell of underground Indie bands who are developing their own sound and all seem able to combine contemporary sounds with a rose-tinted harking back to the golden days of indie past (the late 80’s to the mid 90’s for you youngsters who missed out) at will. Trailblazers Yves have been swiftly followed by the meteoric rise of Misfires, who in turn have bands like The Sulks and GETRZ hot on their heels and already playing high profile shows across the country. Latest to burst off this production line are SHORE (it has to be written in capitals according to the band), who effortlessly blend slick pop hooks with jangly guitars, driving rythms and a rich, resonant voice, all washed over with glorious amounts of reverb. The result is well paced, accessible, very enjoyable and surprisingly well developed in terms of the songwriting. Each of the five tracks on show here have their own identity and there are no weak fillers. This is obviously a band bursting with ideas, which at this stage of their careers and at this age is pretty damn impressive. If indie-pop is your thing then I seriously suggest giving this a spin.