Chosen by Monk
My latest choice sees this LA soul-infused ska-punk quartet addressing both the fragility and strength of the ego with a track that takes its name from the drum sound that underpins this, the latest taster of the band’s upcoming self-titled debut album.
Singer Raylin Joy told us a bit about the inspiration behind the single:
The ego can be a scary thing to handle but it has to be done if you want to grow as a person. Staying focused on the bigger picture is the key, distractions are the enemy when you’ve got sh*t to do.
The song originally started as a beat from drummer Clarence “Pocket” Kidd III who produced a rhythmic “boom bap” swing on his drum machine, he then sent the track to the rest of the crew who quickly caught a vibe and sprinkled their flavour onto the template, he recalls.
Once in the hands of guitarist Adam Porris, he fleshed out the guitar part in one take:
I immediately connected with the drum beat Clarence sent me and let my guitar do the talking. Raylin’s lyrics made me want to funk up the bridge with some Prince-style guitar, and when I heard her sing the breakdown I knew we had something special.
- ‘The Calamatix‘ will be released on 20 September via Hellcat Records.
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