Milwaukee-based duo The Pulltops unveil another melodic success with “Mission Control,” enamoring with an approachable rock appeal amidst striving for greater confidence and a sense of future purpose. Ruminating rhythm guitars, twangy crispness, and steady vocal momentum combine for a climactic sound, as the lyrics as mission control: “Do you hear my plea? Can you guide me home?”
A particularly impactful range of vocal harmonizing takes hold past the two-minute turn, asking “can you save me, mission control?” into a satiating conclusion. The band has impressed with a variety of sounds across the past year, from the synth-driven anthem “3-2-1 Go!” to the funk-tinged vigor of “Waiting Here.” “Mission Control” is another riveting showcase in songwriting from the duo of drummer Mark Pierret and guitarist Tom Crowell, this time building with a patient intrigue into harmonious vocals and an easily digestible title-referencing hook.
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This and other tracks featured this month can be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Emerging Singles’ Spotify playlist.
We discovered this release via MusoSoup, as part of the artist’s promotional campaign.
