Vancouver, BC trio Shimmering Stars are out with highly awaited debut full length Violent Hearts. The fourteen swift tracks are delightfully filled with dreamy retro pop including Spectoresque harmonies, doo-wop rhythms and fuzzy reverb. The melding of 50’s/60’s sounds with modern day lyrics and hazy, lo-fi production (courtesy of their parent’s garage / recording studio) works well here, with the listener gliding along familiar structures then doing a double take with lyrics like “Walkin’ down the street/ And I wanna kill everyone I meet” just to be lulled back into romantic reverie by the captivating tunes. Standouts include the pining slow dance single “Privilege”, the melodic and upbeat “Dancing to Music I Hate”, and the catchy crescendo of “Other Girls.” – Written by JFelton
SIMILAR | Deerhunter, Frankie Rose & the Outs, Le Sera, The Minders, Del Shannon, Spectrals