{"id":71991,"date":"2021-10-25T11:53:15","date_gmt":"2021-10-25T10:53:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/?p=71991"},"modified":"2021-10-25T13:06:00","modified_gmt":"2021-10-25T12:06:00","slug":"pretty-embers-its-not-the-same","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/2021\/10\/pretty-embers-its-not-the-same\/","title":{"rendered":"Pretty Embers – ‘It’s Not The Same’"},"content":{"rendered":"

When your band is deemed the “Death Cab For Cutie Of The South”, you immediately give listeners new and old an idea of what to expect. But the Birmingham Alabama natives, comprising lifelong friends Kameron Mitchell, Mason Thomas, and Ethan Standard,\u00a0 and their new single, ‘It’ Not The Same’, from their album, ‘Under’, show that they bring a whole lot more to the table.<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Now based in Nashville, the indie\/alternative rock trio have spent most of 2020 – before and during the quarantine – writing and recording ‘Under’, their debut album. The three have a vast range of musical influences, including Bon Iver,\u00a0Paul McCartney,\u00a0Tyler the Creator,\u00a0Death Cab For Cutie,\u00a0Andy Shauf,\u00a0From Indian Lakes,\u00a0D\u2019Angelo, and\u00a0Radiohead, and all of this combines to give the group a unique sound.<\/p>\n

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\u201cIt was incredible just figuring things out.\u201d Ethan explains. \u201cThis was a brand new experience in the way that we went about building out and recording these 10 songs. It was a very organic, explorative, experimental time for us and I think that brought out a sense of vulnerability and honesty that wouldn\u2019t have occurred otherwise.\u201d \u201cI think we all matured,\u201d adds Mason. \u201cWe really learned how sacred the process is and the value of taking the creation and artistry to a place of focus and sanctity.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

‘It’s Not The Same’ scrapes against the heartstrings with its jangly, fuzzy guitars, and the vocals are grungey and melancholy, giving the tune a sadness, which is yet not overwhelming; listened through headphones the music is multi-layered and evocative, enticing the listener to explore each layer separately. The drums tie the piece together with their thunderous rhythms, while at the same time being allowed to have their own stand-out time. The guitars are mellow and harmonious, exemplifying the talent of the musicians. There’s a surprise element at the very end of the song, but I won’t give it away, you’ll have to listen to it yourself.<\/p>\n

‘It’s Not The Same’ tells the story we’ve all felt, and especially during this Pandemic, of a certain numbness, and not quite knowing how we should feel. In the end we all settle back into the realisation that somethings have changed irrevocably; with all change it’s hard to accept, but eventually we settle down and learn to live with it.<\/p>\n

Speaking of the song, Kameron says,<\/p>\n

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\u201cNot being able to let it go even when you thought you could,\u201d says Kameron, \u201cfeels like sinking back to the place you thought you finally escaped from.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

‘It’s Not The Same’ is out October 29.<\/p>\n

Find out more about Pretty Embers and their music online on Instagram<\/a>, Facebook<\/a>, and Twitter<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

When your band is deemed the “Death Cab For Cutie Of The South”, you immediately give listeners new and old an idea of what to expect. But the Birmingham Alabama natives, comprising lifelong friends Kameron Mitchell, Mason Thomas, and Ethan Standard,\u00a0 and their new single, ‘It’ Not The Same’, from their album, ‘Under’, show that they bring a whole lot more to the table.<\/p>\n

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