Review: Over Sands – ‘New Year’

Up-and-coming London two-piece Over Sands have released their latest single ‘New Year’ ahead of their forthcoming self-titled EP, which is due for release on 20^th November. It follows their debut single ‘Hounds’, which was released earlier this year.

Having recorded the track on the English coast, there is a sense of the ebb and flow of the sea in their music. Gentle percussion, smooth guitar, and a hint of electronics combine to make this a well-crafted and enjoyable track. Lyrics expressed through soft vocals such as “you might come around, some day” give a wistful air to the song.

This is a confident second single for the pair and doesn’t sound like it’s been released by a newly formed band. Their EP is tipped to have some synthesised field recordings and some vocals recorded in a World War Two bunker, which gives you a sense of the band’s ambition so should make for a great listen. Over Sands are certainly ones to watch going into 2016.

‘New Year’ is out now via B3SCI Records.