A rousing rock single from Hertfordshire, UK-based act Maystones, “Meltdown” melds moody guitar tones with the vocals’ delectably dark foreboding — finding a compelling middle ground between exhilarating alt-rock and atmospheric post-punk. The band notes the track as beginning their new era, stating that it’s “the tune we open with at our live shows and it makes a real impact every time.”
This thrilling single, in addition to the upcoming “Flight of the Fall,” fully solidifies Maystones’ continued ascent in their new era. It also follows up noted appearances, like the Isle of Wight Festival and a sold-out headline show at Kings Cross’s The Water Rats. Even in this studio output, it’s easy to see why Maystones are attracting such a following in their live performances; their rock sound invigorates, while also leaving ample room for heartfelt and occasionally moody emotion.
Rumbling bass drives into a nocturnal guitar-fronted haziness, invoking that post-punk edge in the initial heavy boss throbbing and guitar-led escalation. The vocals decisively reveal with a patient precision, gliding amidst twanging guitar soaring as an anthemic eruption takes hold around the three-minute mark. The “I’m having a meltdown,” refrain proves commanding and replay-inducing, into the sweltering blast of distortion and blistering guitar ardency thereafter. “Meltdown” is a fully satiating, wonderfully evolving rock success from Maystones.
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This and other tracks featured this month can be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Emerging Singles’ Spotify playlist.
