The Clause - Shut Me Out (Single Review)

The Clause are a four-piece alternative indie-rock band from Birmingham, UK. The band consists of; lead vocalist - Pearce McMenamin, Liam Deakin on lead guitar, Jonny Fyfee on bass and Niall Fennell on the drums. The Clause released their first single on the 28th of January 2016 and the Brummy boys have already received over 1000 listens on Soundcloud for their new track.

The introduction is thirty-six seconds of quick guitar riffs and rhythmic symbol hitting; soon accompanied by McMenamin's vocals. As I mentioned in my previous review of the DMA's, it is so refreshing to hear an alternative indie-rock band that does not sound like a rip-off Oasis or Arctic Monkeys. However throughout the track I did notice influences of The Strokes and Catfish & the Bottlemen; but The Clause have created their own unique sound and haven't just followed what the rest of the other new start-up indie bands sound like - that's what I like My favourite line off the track has to be;

"And it's a feeling I don't get no more, and I just can't explain why."

Not only is this line catchy, but it is also relateable. It is probably one of the most relatable set of lyrics that I have heard in a while; as when somebody fucks you over so hard you tend to go through a careless phase where you just don't catch feelings for anybody else nor show sympathy. I also like the indignation in McMenamin's voice when he sings this line as it projects his frustration. Deakin on lead guitar and Fyfee on bass throw in some Catfish and The Bottlemen inspired riffs meanwhile Fennell on the drums goes along with the flow of the song set by the guitars but he mellows out the power of the guitarists against each-other as he doesn't tend to over-power the guitars at any point within the song.

All four artists work perfectly together and have created a desired unique sound that not many new alternative/indie bands have managed to captivate. These Brummy boys have got a bright future ahead of them and you need to keep an eye on them in the near-by future. Good luck on all of your future endeavors lads, and I wish you all the best! The link to their track on soundcloud is below.

https://soundcloud.com/user-62699736/shut-me-out-the-clause