Can’t You See My Side is the second single that Southampton sextet, Haunted Stereo, have released this year. The band are signed to indie label Sotones but this release is a cut above the musical quagmire that can often be associated with the “indie” genre.
“Can’t You See My Side” starts with a delicate yet poignant punch. Gorgeous male vs female vocals intertwine and mingle delightfully. This is definitely “haunting” but in the most loveliest of ways. The chorus builds on a backdrop of strings and jangling guitars and evokes images of friends around a fire whilst the snow blusters outside.
B-side “You Never Knew To Write” takes a slight change of pace. Starting with a hectic beat and an uptempo piano with a kick to its’ step, there’s a well executed tension here with vocals crescendoing along with Haunted Stereo’s signature piano / strings ensemble. There’s a slight “old western saloon” feel to the overall vibe of this one but it’s a great contrast to the picture painted by a-side “Can’t You See My Side”.
Haunted Stereo are a band who can definitely write a tune and have an ear for a hooky melody. With two singles in the bag this year, we’re wondering what they’ll produce next.
