Bristol-based act Stell and the Comedown Club is the latest project from musician Stell Kousiounis, an accomplished session artist who’s now making an impact with his own sonic vision. Having spent years developing his talents behind the scenes, he now channels his wealth of experience into a personal and truly compelling musical output.
With influences ranging from Jeff Buckley to MUSE, his sound brings together elements of alternative rock, folk and atmospheric indie music to create a diverse and constantly shifting sound. Stell and the Comedown Club made their entrance in May last year with the debut single “Don’t Wanna Get Out of Bed,” a gripping alternative rock anthem that introduced listeners to the project.
Their next release, “Everything I Am Is Yours,” took a different turn, embracing a more pop-focsed folk pop vibe that revealed a softer, more vulnerable side to their songwriting. Now, Stell and the Comedown Club return with their third single titled “Prekiss Eyes,” a song that explores the ache of longing and the difficulty of moving on from past relationships.
Written and recorded in just two days at Stell’s home, the track captures an immediate and unfiltered emotional intensity about battling to move on in the wake of past relationships. With specific influence from bands like Arctic Monkeys and Cigarettes After Sex, the track channels the heartfelt vibes of mellow slowcore stylings cut with subtle bursts of alternative energy, once again putting the versatility of the band on full display.
Brought in by the laid back patter of drums, the intricate twang of jangly guitar notes add shimmering tones which give way to Stell’s emotive vocals laying down poignant lyrics via hushed delivery. Gliding with sweeping melodies, rising with wisps of energy while grounded by the steady strike of the beat, the track crafts a spellbinding sound that’s dreamy and memorable throughout.
At once intimate and atmospheric, “Prekiss Eyes” distils those sepia-toned moments of infatuation and anticipation into a stunning listening experience that sees Stell and the Comedown Club impress with another exquisite single. Hitting the ground running in 2025, we can’t wait to see what this outfit has in store for the rest of the year and beyond.
Listen to Prekiss Eyes below
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