RedLight shares latest album ‘Homeworks’

Formed back in 2007 in the city of Marseille, RedLight have spent nearly two decades forging a unique rock sound that flows across eras and styles to deliver an accessible and adventurous sound. With humble origins as a small local act, they’ve since flourished into one of France’s most revered underground rock outfits, a band whose steadfast DIY mission statement has seen them go from strength to strength with each move.

RedLight is built on the enduring talents of a talented trio with Dapé on guitar, Londres on vocals and guitar and Guy on bass, a lineup that’s been the bedrock of the band’s output since their inception. Recently joined by Seb on drums, the group has reignited their sound with a renewed sense of power and energy.

Taking cues from the giants of rock history including Pearl Jam, The Cure, Pixies and The Strokes, their sound is a melting pot of melody, texture and impact. Bringing their music alive on stage, they’ve played multiple shows across some of France’s most legendary venues. Capturing their sound in the studio, they dropped their debut album Crash System Control, which instantly put them on the map of must watch rock acts and clocked over 40,000 downloads.

Since then, they’ve delivered an incredible catalogue of releases across multiple singles and EPs as well as their sophomore LP, Astronauts, which landed in 2013. Now they bring us their latest release with their third full-length record titled Homeworks. Recorded an produced in their own home studio by guitarist Dapé, the album offers a ten-track outing that captures the perfect snapshot of the latest chapter in their musical journey.

Opened by “Hold On,” the album jumps straight into a bright indie rock scene where soft vocal melodies glide above intricate guitar notes, bouncy drum rhythms and pulsing bass notes. Flowing with memorable melodic writing and heartfelt lyricism, it’s a superb jam that frames a nostalgic indie sound in a delicate soundscape that’s truly impossible not to love.

With “As Always,” the crash of hurried rhythms and punchy grooves sets up smooth vocal leads to form a superb pop-tinged rock sound that deftly balances blissful melodic writing with subtly darker moments. “Idea of Mine” rolls with the twang of jangly guitar notes before floating into a downtempo groove of snapping drums and soothing vocals, casting a mesmeric indie rock listening experience brimming with charm and breezy vibes.

Other highlights on the record include songs like “Lonely Dog,” which gently fades in with the swell of airy guitar notes and laid back drums, before Londres’ expressive voice enters to spin elegant melodic lines above, crafting a sepia-toned soft rock outing that’s guaranteed to put a smile on your face. “This Plague” sets a brooding atmosphere with the tone of gritty synth before the rattle of uptempo shuffling drums sets the track in motion, creating a dance-focused track that shakes with slick rhythms, deep bass texture and sweeping instrumental flickers capped by moody vocal performance, resulting in an infectious listening experience that puts the band’s sonic range on full display.

Closing the album with “Turn Around,” the hushed flutter of key tones, mechanical bleeps and reversed textures gives way to emotive vocals and tender guitar backing. Progressing with acoustic guitar rhythms, smokey western style leads and dashes of synth tones, it’s a stellar finale to the band’s sensational new album that once again sees them deliver a magical musical work on their longstanding artistic voyage.

Listen to Homeworks below