The dreamy post-pop rock band, SAINT SLUMBER, has a summer EP release brewing in the midst of their recent single, “Stay Away”. They quickly transitioned from the bedroom studio to the spotlight, gathering one million streams within a single year. The steady rise in attention didn’t stop at the studio though. Radio 104.5’s summer Birthday Bash invited them to share the stage with 30 Seconds to Mars, Portugal. the Man, and several other indie rock vanguards. Now, SAINT SLUMBER is keeping fans on the edge with a glimpse of their upcoming EP, YOUTH//2.
”Stay Away” is a punchy anthem with a stockpile of energy to stir a crowd. SAINT SLUMBER falls close in comparison with Minus the Bear, Tycho, and Moon Taxi. They have a bright, glittering appeal and a familiar post-pop aura. Electro-pop infused alternative rock may not be new, but Saint Slumber is doing well for their second successful year on the scene.
At first listen, “Stay Away” is a pretty solid song. There’s plenty of rhythmic ear candy to follow, and the the drum mix is really impressive. It pairs nicely with the edgy vocal harmonizing twisted in the mix. Beyond the vocals, delayed guitar floats in the background while faint synth lines poke through. There’s definitely a lot to listen for on this track. I’d love to dissect the instrumentation limb from limb, but the song has something deeper beneath the surface.
I’m bursting at the seams it seems I could split so easily
Let’s be real; love is just plain infectious. It’s arguably the most universal experience that’s ever been expressed artistically. If you’ve listened to any blues tune from Muddy Waters or B.B. King, you’ve heard the story of the persistent heart-driven fire pulsating in the corner of every thought. You can’t ignore it. “Stay Away” bundles the struggle of love addiction with the dangers of playing with itchy temptation. The song touches on the beautiful nature of emotional chemistry and the dark side of infatuation. SAINT SLUMBER moulds a crystal image of one of the oldest quests in the book.
Lyrically speaking, the song is a little repetitive, but there’s still value in its message. It’s a fairly relatable theme that is easy to digest. Consequently, the repetitiveness might keep the song from stepping out of the capsizing boat of alternative pop-rock songs out there.
It’s just nature pumping through our veins
Things really begin to come full-circle at the turn of the song. At the passing of this single line, the vibe completely flips, and the theme transitions from agony to acceptance. The revitalized spin on the song tells us to embrace the feeling. Best of all, we get the sense that everything is going to be alright, despite the tempting road ahead. It’s all a part of being purely human. SAINT SLUMBER simplifies the struggle of being conflicted while caught in a web of temptation.
SAINT SLUMBER’s new single “I THINK I LIKE YOU” is out now on all stores. YOUTH//2 is coming soon this summer.
