Coming out of the New York City music scene, newcomers The Backstacks are an exciting outfit that features experienced players, including Nic Grunewald of indie band Meyru, Taimur Shah and Nick Vilter. Starting the project on the 8th floor of a college dorm in Santa Clara, where they first jammed together as a garage rock band, The Backstacks cut their teeth playing local bars and house parties.
Now, they’re embracing an instrument-forward style that adds a daring rock flair to their alternative indie style. Capturing their sound in the studio, they bring us the first taste of their musical vision with their debut single titled “Walk Up,” celebrating the release last month with a co-headlined show at the iconic Mercury Lounge venue in New York.
Built up lively bass guitar energy, wrapped in a hazy aesthetic and shimmering with delicate indie writing, it’s a superb introduction to The Backstacks’ sound. Putting their creative flair, originality and musicianship panache on full display, the track distils their talents into an engaging and highly unique jam that’s sure to win over fans across the USA and beyond.
Opened by the twang of woozy guitar chords as pulsing bass notes and shuffling drums inject a steady pace, airy vocal leads enter to drift above. Spinning delicate melodies tinged with subtly melancholic vibes, the memorable writing and shifting arrangement keeps the listener hooked throughout.
Breaking the track down in the mid section, funk-inflected guitar rhythms add bouncy energy before the crash of drums and fluttering runs of bass usher in the finale. Building to a rousing crescendo, the blissful melodic vocal layers are met with Frusciante-esque lead guitar flickers to offer an epic conclusion to the track.
Brimming with groove, soft psych style and melodic charm, “Walk Up” sees The Backstacks make an emphatic entrance with a sensational debut single. Having made a compelling artistic statement with their first release, we can’t wait to see what this new band on the rise has in store for the rest of 2025.
Listen to Walk Up below
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