Indie Rock from Tez

Hailing from the town of Canterbury in Kent, Tez is a new indie outfit that’s made a resounding impact in their breakout year. Drawing inspiration from the likes of Foals, Ben Howard, Syd Arthur and Palace, Tez has quickly won over fans with their unique blend of indie rock aesthetic, infectious melodies and meaningful lyricism.

Since starting out in March, Tez has been going from strength to strength. Their music caught the interest of BBC Introducing, resulting in extensive radio support of their tracks and they headlined Switzerland’s Festival Tiefental, confirming their presence in the live music scene.

Early in September 2023, the band embarked on an exciting collaboration with Ian Flynn, known for his work with artists like Yussef Dayes and Hozier, at London’s esteemed Unwound Studios. This creative endeavour followed a successful crowdfunding campaign where Tez’s dedicated fan base rallied together and pledged money to help bring new music to life. Now, the first fruit of these collaborative efforts arrives in the form of their latest single, “Feels Like Winning.”

“Feels Like Winning” opens with a shuffling rhythm of drums that immediately sets a lively groove as a pulsing bass guitar line enters, joined by intricate clean electric guitar flourishes. As the arrangement fills out, the lead vocals glide in, delivering smooth melodies and reflective lyrics that speak of celebrating the little wins and not letting external doubt creep in.

During the pre-chorus, the arrangement strips down to airy guitar chords, allowing the vocals to build up the anticipation. Then, the song gently eases into an atmospheric chorus driven by splashy drums and lofty guitar tones, all capped by instantly memorable vocal hooks. Throughout the song, the track steadily builds momentum, culminating in a rousing crescendo marked by a playful flurry of guitars and a surge in drum energy. The result is a dazzling instrumental outro filled with lively drums, blissful guitar layers and soft vocalisations.

Tez is gearing up for an unforgettable release party scheduled for November 10th at the iconic Ramsgate Music Hall. Sharing the stage with local legends The Circus Birds and Luke Burgess, this event promises to be a spectacular celebration of music and community, likely to sell out and cement Tez’s status as an exciting band to watch this year and beyond.

Listen to Feels Like Winning below