Described as “a chaotic homage to classic rock,” “Bite” is a new single from Grrrl Toy. The San Antonio-based project formed as a solo act in July, and has since expanded to a full band alongside Rhyma Castillo’s captivating vocal lead. The band has an EP, Merrie Lane, releasing next summer.
Exhilarating guitar-forward expansiveness around the 50-second mark excites into the lusher vocal emergence thereafter, reminding fondly of Snail Mail. The resonating “want you take a bite,” vocal refrain exudes a spirited, infectious appeal, traversing into a finale that meshes jangly guitar fun with rousing vocals. “Bite!” has me fully anticipating Grrrl Toy’s forthcoming EP.
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This and other tracks featured this month can be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Best of December 2022’ Spotify playlist.
