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Stream: “Cigarettes” at YouTube or All Streaming Platforms
On July 19, the Cincinnati-based indie pop band Coastal Club will release their new EP, All of the Things You Said (pre-order). Today the band is sharing the EP’s lead single “cigarettes.” The track is available now on all streaming platforms for any playlist shares.
“cigarettes,” a nostalgic and celebratory anthem, encapsulates the essence of carefree living and the joys of embracing life with boundless energy. Lead guitarist and vocalist, Alexandre Hirlinger, describes the track as a reminder to cherish the moments that make us feel alive and invincible. With its catchy melodies and upbeat rhythms, “cigarettes” encourages listeners to never lose sight of the passion from their youth.
The band’s signature sound, characterized by infectious guitar-driven hooks and uplifting, high-spirited anthems, has garnered them widespread acclaim within the indie pop scene. Coastal Club is drummer David McGuire, lead guitarist and vocalist Avery Benter, and lead singer and guitarist Alexandre Hirlinger, the band draws inspiration from influences like Young the Giant and COIN, infusing their music with a refreshing sense of optimism and joy.
The upcoming EP, All of the Things You Said, showcases Coastal Club’s evolution as artists. While staying true to their indie-pop roots, the band has ventured into deeper thematic territory, exploring topics such as mental health, dissecting religion, and love lost. Through a blend of lighthearted guitar riffs and somber synth sounds, Coastal Club crafts a sonic palette that is both diversified and compelling.
The EP’s lead single “cigarettes,” is followed by the poignant single “conversation,” which invites listeners to dance upon waves of surfy, indie-rock euphoria while grappling with weighty themes of faith and disillusionment. The album’s remaining tracks navigate the tonal contrast between these two singles, offering listeners an aural journey through the band’s introspective exploration of their religious upbringing and personal growth.
The remaining tracks featured on All Of The Things you said fall somewhere in between the tonal contrast laid out between these two singles. The project is mostly an aural journal that, in writing, helped the band make sense of their religious upbringing, and why we chose to believe the things we were taught from a young age. However, peppered throughout the project, are songs that deal with finding love and resolution along the way.
