Coming out of Maryland, SABS is a South Indian Tamil artist whose cultural heritage and modern influences collide to create a sound that’s catchy, meaningful and entirely her own. Drawing inspiration from alternative and indie pop stylings, SABS crafts memorable musical moments that have seen her go from strength to strength over the last couple of years.
Making her artistic entrance in October 2023, she dropped her debut single “i saw god” which she’s since followed up with a string of well-received tracks that have struck a chord with fans around the world and clocked tens of thousands of spins online. Now she brings us her recent release with her single titled “turnstiles,” a sonic reflection of her developing musical output and endeavour of reconnecting with her inner-self.
The track presents a poignant exploration of growth, vulnerability and nostalgia, taking cues from artists like Imogen Heap and Adele to forge an infectious and grooving indie pop jam. Penned during a period of self-discovery, the track finds SABS grappling with uncertainty while learning to find peace in its inevitability.
Produced remotely in collaboration with Shaun, whom SABS met through an online music group, the track was born from an exchange of ideas despite the physical distance with SABS’ vocals recorded in a packed room to capture tinges of crowd noise ambience. Brought in by soft guitar plucks, the punch of the beat brings the track into sharp focus as SABS enters to spin delicate vocal leads above.
Flowing with moments of stripped-back dreaminess, the chorus swells with brief bursts of energy capped by catchy vocal hooks as the off-kilter snap of drum rhythms injects a slick groove throughout. Capturing a deft balance between intimate aesthetic and anthemic pop vibes, “turnstiles” sees SABS serve up a sensational jam that’s truly impossible not to love.
As her voice rises with impassioned delivery to soar above the intricate arrangement, the track delivers an engaging ebb and flow from start to finish, resulting in a superb showcase of her original songwriting and performance flair. As she continues to impress with each move, SABS confirms her status as an exciting talent with a compelling sound and wide appeal.
Listen to turnstiles below
More from Music
JK LAB releases “Bare Aura” featuring KXNE
Coming out of Villach in Austria, JK LAB is a producer whose musical vision has been influenced by a passion …
Frannie B drops new single “Echo”
Based in Oxford, Frannie B has been making an impact in the UK music scene with a pop-focused sound that …
Brand new single from Nick Norton-Smith
London-based composer and multi-instrumentalist Nick Norton-Smith has built a decorated career across an unusually diverse musical landscape, moving between film, …
