Coming out of the music scenes of Berlin and Reykjavik, newcomers Matching Drapes is a rock outfit that’s swiftly gained attention since starting. The project began as a university project but quickly flourished into a full band when frontwomen Arndís Rán and Jacquie Hirt officially formed Matching Drapes in June of last year.
Since then, the band has been on a creative spree, writing new material and recording their upcoming debut EP Manslaughter with bandmates Liam Harrison on lead guitar, Toby Savill on rhythm guitar, Niclas Liebling on bass and Adrian Lizarraga on drums. Matching Drapes’ music sits at the crossroads of post punk and indie rock, showcasing their flair for genre experimentation.
Their lyrics often playfully tackle stereotypes faced by women, projecting a bold image that challenges misogynistic views. This approach shines in their debut singles “Dramatic” and “Hot Girl Walk,” which introduced their sound to the world in March. Followed up by third single “Hypnic Jerk” last month, they now bring us their latest release with their brand new single titled “all my friends are (snakes).”
“All My Friends Are (Snakes)” holds a special place in the band’s heart as their first piece crafted during a jam session in a university class. Despite its carefree context and lack of deep lyrical meaning, the track perfectly distils the band’s sonic vision; to let loose and not take life too seriously. The song stitches together tongue-in-cheek lyricism with driving, distorted guitar lines to deliver a raucous indie rock jam brimming with punchy rhythms and swaggering vocal performances.
Opened by the pulse of bass guitar lines, the track erupts with the crash of drums and gritty electronic guitar lines as the commanding vocal leads ride above. Delivering a rousing burst of rock and roll energy, the chorus launches a catchy sound of memorable vocal hooks and exhilarating arrangement.
Flowing with smooth vocal layers and the intricate twang of lead guitar notes, “All My Friends Are (Snakes)” sees Matching Drapes lay down another spectacular dose of their rock sound and punk attitude as they continue to go from strength to strength. With their debut EP on the horizon, this exciting new band is sure to win over fans all over the world on what’s sure to be their breakout year.
Commenting on the single, the band shares, “Not every song has to have lyrical meaning, some songs are just meant to accompany times spent dancing with friends and forgetting about everything that needs to be done tomorrow. We hope “all my friends are (snakes)” is that song for you. Lovely greetings from Matching Drapes.”
Listen to All My Friends Are (Snakes) below
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