“Early Birds” showcases the hazily melodic rock sound from Otis Shanty, a quartet from Somerville, Massachusetts. The release represents Otis Shanty’s debut single, and is the title track from their upcoming album.
The morning-set contemplations — “the early bird gets the worm; well, good for you,” leads enjoyably into the “I won’t move a muscle today,” declaration, furthered by hypnotic guitar jangles and spacey synth wavering. The slacker-rock aesthetic and apt lyrical accompaniments exude a self-confident vigor, set with compelling qualities as dreamy vocals, light synths, and jangly guitars beautifully converge.
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This and other tracks featured this month can be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Best of August 2023’ Spotify playlist.
