Rhode Island Red Kerosene (EP)
Rhode Island Red, a London-based four piece, have released their EP Kerosene following excellent recognition from numerous sources. With their number of fans just shy of 500 the band, Lyla on vocals, Dave and Andrea on guitar, Mike on bass, and John on drums, are an undiscovered secret, but this EP should see that change.
Beginning things with title track Kerosene the band instantly pull the listener in with strong and soulful vocals from Sydney born front woman Lyla D’Souza. With a sexy and robust sound the catchy vocals are driven by vibrant and satisfying guitar licks and burst solos that propel it well above anything you’re likely to find on the radio.
Carrying on that massively high standard, second track Beige is a song completely contradicting its name. Not quite as in your face as Kerosene but full of life and colour Beige is solid with great guitar work and exceptional bass. Shining once again D’Souza is given a second chance to display her talents and she does so with from the bottom of the heart passion.
Final track Stalemate is an ocean of calm compared to the rest of the EP but is packed full with unrelenting girl power. Proving herself to be a woman not to be messed with Lyla is once again lifted high above normal artists as the rest of the band go off like atom bombs all around her. Distinctly melodic the track is lyrically memorable and deeply meaningful.
Kerosene by Rhode Island Red is an EP of an incredibly high standard from a band who, unless faced with tone-deaf record execs, will find themselves on top one day. They describe themselves as “pop music in a hard rock jacket”, they aren’t wrong.
Beginning things with title track Kerosene the band instantly pull the listener in with strong and soulful vocals from Sydney born front woman Lyla D’Souza. With a sexy and robust sound the catchy vocals are driven by vibrant and satisfying guitar licks and burst solos that propel it well above anything you’re likely to find on the radio.
Carrying on that massively high standard, second track Beige is a song completely contradicting its name. Not quite as in your face as Kerosene but full of life and colour Beige is solid with great guitar work and exceptional bass. Shining once again D’Souza is given a second chance to display her talents and she does so with from the bottom of the heart passion.
Final track Stalemate is an ocean of calm compared to the rest of the EP but is packed full with unrelenting girl power. Proving herself to be a woman not to be messed with Lyla is once again lifted high above normal artists as the rest of the band go off like atom bombs all around her. Distinctly melodic the track is lyrically memorable and deeply meaningful.
Kerosene by Rhode Island Red is an EP of an incredibly high standard from a band who, unless faced with tone-deaf record execs, will find themselves on top one day. They describe themselves as “pop music in a hard rock jacket”, they aren’t wrong.
