Conjuring a hooky rock sound reminiscent of peak The Libertines, “Director’s Cut (That’s Just How It Goes)” is a stellar track from UK act Cassette Theory. Following up their debut single “April,” which helped bring upon airplay on BBC Radio Merseyside and many sold-out shows across Liverpool. The shows have been in both headline and support slots, as well as jazz and funk gigs, showcasing the act’s eclectic stylistic reach.
The four seventeen-year-olds craft tout ample momentum throughout “Director’s Cut (That’s Just How It Goes),” evident from the get-go in the rise from quaint guitars and lush bass into a perky rock arsenal. Frontman Louis Saha’s vocals emit a confident suaveness throughout, serenely engaging during the verses and emotively captivating in the chorus, a cross between Pete Doherty and Lou Reed. Bassist Joe Norris and drummer Wren Kücheman Scales lead a superb rhythm section, as Ismael Aasgaard’s lead guitar work shows a contagiously melodic energy. Cassette Theory are bound to be quick risers with tracks like “April” and “Director’s Cut (That’s Just How It Goes).”
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This track and others featured this month can be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Best of January 2022’ Spotify playlist.
