Toward the end of March, Manchester’s By the Waves released their sophomore single, “Vampires”, an infectious follow up to their debut single “Looking Up”.
On the song, the band says
“Ever had a friend who suddenly met a new romance and became unrecognisable overnight, only to make you question everything you thought about the friendship in the first place? They’re seldom ever seen and seldom ever heard. Alas, it seems they’re just vampires.’’
Continuing to impress, the quartet of Ben Thomas on vocals, James Murray on guitars, Luke Finch on drums, and Hristo Gerdzhikov on bass channels the finer parts of bands like 311, Dirty Heads, and Sublime. With “Vampires,” By the Waves delivers a seamless blend of smooth melodies and an easygoing vibe, driven by pulsating rhythms, captivating vocals, and reverberating guitars. Despite its thematic exploration of vanishing friendships, the song maintains a buoyant atmosphere that’s irresistibly catchy in both its lyrics and music.
