new house farm. is an exciting new act in the indie rock scene that was formed by schoolmates Ryan Wood and Alexander Ashton during a GCSE Chemistry class. Initially performing under the moniker tbloc, the project takes inspiration from their shared upbringing on the indie and shoegaze sounds of the 90s and early 2000s.
The band’s lineup was completed with the additions of Joel Wolstencroft, Sebastian Murphy and Alfie Cooper, resulting in a sound that’s made them a staple in Manchester’s indie live circuit. Their music is wrapped in the familiar warmth of their parents’ record collections while also pulling influence from modern post punk bands.
Making their entrance as new house farm. last month with their debut single “Home,” their forthcoming debut EP, The Art of Figuring It Out, produced by Robert Whiteley at Whitewood Studios in Liverpool, is set to capture the latest direction of their shared sonic vision. Now they bring us their last release with their brand new sophomore single titled “Wish You’d Known,” a track that fuses danceable energy, catchy hooks and high-energy instrumentation with lyrics that frame themes of longing and regret.
The upbeat arrangement defies the somber tone of its subject matter, creating a compelling juxtaposition that captures the bittersweet essence of reflection. Opened by the bright plucks of twanging guitar notes, the strike of drums ushers in a bouncy indie rock scene that flows with intricate melodic dashes before Ryan Wood’s voice enters to spin memorable vocal melodies above.
With delicate ebb and flow, the arrangement glides with rolling drums and hushed instrumental elements before launching into an infectious chorus, contrasting the lively energy and uplifting aesthetic with subtly melancholic lyricism. It’s a superb indie anthem that showcases the band’s engaging songwriting and performance flair while further building the excitement for their upcoming debut EP release.
Commenting on the context of the single, singer Ryan Wood shares, “Wishing you’d known better is directed at the people that you expect to help you when you’re struggling and drinking too much but they aren’t as supportive as you expect them to be. But the song is really about the people that you can rely on to be there for you even after you haven’t treated them well, and the feelings of guilt associated with that.”
Listen to Wish You’d Known below
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