Name
: Peace
Based: Birmingham, UK
Listen: Soundcloud.com/p-e-a-c-e
Similar to: The Horrors
The myth that guitar music’s on its last legs could finally be put to bed, if Peace end up anywhere near as big as they deserve to become. Living by a motto of “they put the ace into Peace!”, the Birmingham four-piece lend anthemic quality to a Horrors’ circa-’Primary Colours’ sound. Guitars are ramped up to their highest level, while vocals soar at the top of the mix. Instead of wallowing in a series of warped textures and experimental synthwork, the group put more onus on giant hooks and unforgettable choruses.
Recent single ‘Follow Baby’ is a prime example, morphing from abrasive, spiky guitars into a skyscraper chant of “We’re gonna live forever, baby.” Both chart-ready and suitable for some serious critical acclaim, it’s strong indication of a band going places.
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