Hotly tipped South-west London based duo ‘Alpines’; aka Catherine and Bob (which wouldn’t have been quite as catchy a name), release new single ‘Cocoon’, a hauntingly beautiful 3 and a half minutes of innovative alternative pop.
Soaring across like the harmonious ghost of an unrequited love in an empty nightclub, ‘Alpines’ have presented us with a song which garners favourable comparisons with the likes of Portishead, Antony and the Johnsons and Burial; an emotionally entwined story, steeped in regret.
Building from a solid beat, with a classic electronica bass and temporal synths, the song builds into a powerful chorus: “I want you / more than I think you do / and I used to / be blinded by you”.
Catherine’s voice is one of those that you’ll either love or hate, but it’s undeniably unique and works in sync with the dense backdrop sharing many of the fragile hypnotic qualities which has made Kate Bush’s voice so distinctive.
3.5/5
Cocoon is out on the 22nd of August – Polydor
London Gigs:
August 16th – Old Blue Last
August 23rd – XOYO
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