Newcomers Native Speaker rises from the London music scene, formed in December 2022 from the remnants of the three-piece band waterwork. Over the past year, they’ve been developing their shared sonic vision, infusing atmospheric stylings with post punk basslines and intricate guitar work, all underscored by jazz-inflected drumming.
This quartet, consisting of vocalist and guitarist Pawel Saul, Ben James on bass, guitarist Gianfranco Ventura and Alessadra Schiavon on drums, brings a unique fusion of shoegaze, post rock, and jazz-inspired rhythms, all wrapped in a psychedelic aesthetic. Despite being rooted in London, Native Speaker’s makeup, with members hailing from Poland, Italy and England, adds an international flair to their music.
After a year of relentless rehearsals, Native Speaker released their eponymous EP on SoundCloud, the band now brings us their first official release with their debut single titled “Aquatherapeutic.” The perfect display of their smokey post rock style, “Aquatherapeutic” delivers an epic sonic journey brimming with intricate rhythms, hazy guitar-based instrumentation and stretching melodies all wrapped up in an immersive soundscape.
Opened with the bright plucks of guitar and slide of bass notes as the rattle of tapped hi hats sets the pace, layers of twanging guitars gives way to the atmospheric lead before the track abruptly slips into the first verse. Subdued vocal delivery hovers above the snapping beat as bold bass lines underpin soft guitar textures before bursts of sonic energy from the crunch of distorted guitar and rise in vocals injects smooth ebb and flow to the cinematic sound.
Journeying through a mesmeric musical world full of twists and turns, with “Aquatherapeutic,” Native Speaker serves up an incredible debut single that showcases the depth of their creativity and assured musicianship panache. Having already followed up with their sophomore single “Hobo” and more material on the way, 2024 is set to be a breakout year for this exciting new act.
Listen to Aquatherapeutic below
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