Shoe | ‘Preppers’
August 13 | Written By Kirsten Moreton
Shoe are an indie rock group who originally formed in North-West Tasmania back in 2004. The group came out with a bang, reaching over 2 million streams on the single ‘Egg’ off of their self titled debut EP released in 2009. Ten years later the group came back together and began working on more incredible music, have been releasing high quality and unique tracks, never failing to impress listeners with their amazing sound. Now, Shoe are working on their upcoming album, ‘Dooom’, set to launch on September 8th, 2023.
The group just dropped their latest track, ‘Preppers’ which dropped on the 4th of August, and judging by this track alone, ‘Dooom’ will be nothing short of amazing.
The track opens with steady drums, the kind where listeners will find themselves immedietly nodding their heads, and captured by the song. The verse features melancholic and gloomy lyrics with contrastingly upbeat instrumentals. This contrast gives the song a unique yet intriguing sound in the best way possible.
The chorus is powerful, filled with thrashing guitar and strong vocals, setting the sections apart. It is clear when listening that the track is well written and produced. The bridge leans more into the darker elements of the song with a haunting guitar riff building up into a powerfully punchy instrumental. It is notable how dynamic the track is, there is always something new to look forward to when listening.
Overall, ‘Preppers’ is a must have in the playlist of any indie or alternative lovers. The track is truly unique and offers something new to the music scene. So give it a listen, and make sure to check out ‘Doom’ when it drops on September 8th.