Last year London based electronic duo Death Rattle beguiled us with their debut EP “HE&l.” The EP was a revelation, bringing a darker element to the genre as a wave of electro-indie guitar bands have made their assault on the scene in the last few years.
“The Blows” is the latest free download single from the band and it displays a willingness to evolve. Where the tracks on “HE&l” where dark and twisted, they’ve opened up their sound to becoming bigger, more open—and epic even. Helen Hamilton’s signature hypnotic vocals throughout the verse are what bind it all together as the drums pound in tandem. There’s also something about the chorus that’s reminiscent of Kate Bush, as Helen’s voice calls out over the beat.
It’s very exciting to hear the sound of a band evolving into something special and Death Rattle are going to be very special indeed. “The Blows” is powerful, tribal, and utterly addictive—and this is only the tip of the iceberg.
