Lola Colt – ‘I Get High If You Get High’
When producing music, artists often take significant risks to differentiate themselves from their peers. These risks can yield mixed reactions, making how they’re received pivotal to their success. Today’s Track of the Day comes from London-based six-piece Lola Colt with their debut single ‘I Get High If You Get High’. This track treads that fine line expertly, pulling listeners into a captivating world with its intricate lyricism and ethereal tones.
The sound and delivery of Lola Colt’s music unmistakably reflect the band’s influences and creative interests. Self-described as “soundtracks to imaginary movies”, their cinematic flair is evident throughout the entire track.
The emotive, expansive vocals delivered by Danish lead singer Gun O perfectly complement the accompanying instrumentals. Even the band’s name is derived from cinema, inspired by a 1967 spaghetti western, which the band’s guitarist and primary songwriter, along with Gun, described as “a bizarre mongrel of a film”.
The tone of the lyricism has a somewhat film noir vibe about it; drinking and love with a deep and passionate delivery separate it from a lot of its contemporaries while simultaneously pushing it closer to other acts it may unintentionally emulate. Comparatively speaking, there are definitely similarities between the music being released here and bands such as Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds, as well as little-known gothic indie band Esben and the Witch.
With their debut album set for release in early 2014, this band really is one to watch. The elegance and depth of the music are truly a fascinating and impressive feat. With many acts trying to downsize and minimalise their sound, Lola Colt has taken a risk that has paid off in spades.
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