Indie electronic from Rampton Prom

Ageing wannabe pop stars Jonny (Bubs), Ryan (Breeze) and Gina (Queen G) together make Rampton Prom. The trio keep a tight grip on how the project sounds and is presented, and maintain that their close friendship and trust in each other is the central pillar of the Promniverse.

The three friends got together in various locations to spend focused weeks in makeshift living room studios writing, producing and recording a body of work they plan to unveil as the year progresses.

Taking influence from contemporary pop and US hip hop, Rampton Prom’s sound is a unique mix of choppy beats, poetic lyricism and quirky analogue arrangements. Gina’s narrative comes out almost too fast at times, exploring attempts at finding comfort in an increasingly polarised modern world. Her almost subconsciously flowing lyrics sit comfortably over an energetic foundation of colourful arrangements provided by Jonny and Ryan.

Having already impressed so many these last few months with their debut single “Too Baby” (which was championed by BBC 6 Music’s Steve Lamacq), and their bassline-inspired follow-up “Little Things”, emerging studio project Rampton Prom now return to deliver their glittering new cut “Give Me Something”.

While their previous offerings demonstrated a more energetic and driven aesthetic, “Give Me Something” sees Rampton Prom channel a more experimental direction this time around. Opening with tape-wobble-bathed guitar and vibraphone under aggro hip-hop beats, the track’s second half then explodes into a heavy, bass-focused instrumental. This return offers a bold and distinct sound that adds another layer to the project’s genre-bending intentions.

The track explores the internal conflict that arises when you throw yourself into something hard. Speaking about the new release, vocalist Gina says, “I guess the lines Give me something could be interpreted as a plea for some answers from somewhere external but equally I think it was an attempt at finding something in me, something good. I can get trapped in some pretty negative thought patterns that are hard to get out of sometimes.” 

A dynamic vocal performance allows the emotive sensibilities of the writing to seep through. Although there’s a darkness to the track, there’s also a sense of hope, of not giving up and a kind of resilience in Gina’s care-free, resigned delivery. The reflective nature of the lyrics are juxtaposed by the whimsical, and at times, upbeat instrumental work on this worthy indie electronic piece.

Check out the visual release of Give Me Something below

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