London-based quintet Naked Brunch brings a truly unique sonic offering to the UK music scene, channeling their sound through the fusion of chamber pop and post punk influences. With a foundation anchored in the backing of cello, viola, guitar and bass, Naked Brunch creates an atmospheric and enduring sound.
The vocal interplay between the low tones and airy highs of their two singers forms an alluring contrast that flows atop their intricate arrangements in a restrained yet dazzling fashion. First making their entrance in 2021, they unveiled their sound with their debut single “Neighbours.”
Last year they returned with new music, first with the three track release titled I followed two double singles and the track “Moon Walk.” This year they’re building on that momentum with a new release, bringing us their brand new single titled “Human Dust.”
The first single lifted from the band’s upcoming debut record, set to drop in the Spring. Naked Brunch celebrated the release of “Human Dust” with a sold out release show at Next Door Records in West London, bringing alive the new song on stage.
Slipping into a delicate alternative folk scene, soft guitar plucks and elegant string flourishes ride the laid back tap of drums to set a gentle, lullaby-esque soundscape. The rich vocals enter to thread hushed melodies spinning storytelling lyricism, casting an intimate listening experience that’s at once sombre and mesmeric.
Graceful vocal harmonies join, with the contrast between the male and female voices crafting a beautiful duet as the arrangement subtly rises beneath them. The mellow snap of drums and layers of acoustic tones carries through the second verse and chorus before an instrumental interlude provides immersive ebb and flow before the full sound returns to leave the listener with a lasting memory of timeless musical charm. It’s a stunning display of Naked Brunch’s unique songwriting ability and their knack for bringing their music to life via stellar performance and deft musicianship.
Listen to Human Dust below
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