Jamiesaysmile
Geek Pie Records
Day Three is a four track release from this one-man outfit
from Wakefield. Jamiesaysmile is the alterego of West Yorkshire writer/producer Dan
Hayes and this release on the underground DIY label Geek Pie Records is his
first attempt at a proper release
What you get here is a free EP which showcases what the
project is all about: complex but accessible pop anthems that start small then
build into wider, more expansive soundscapes. This is indie with an eye on the
mainstream and I for one hope he can transfer the promise contained here into a
live show, because this feels like part of the cure for what ails popular music
at the moment. Remember, pop does not have to be populist!
The key here for me
is the transition between moods and dynamics; when the overdrive kicks
in and mutates the guitars from twangy to crashing or the
vocals move from reflective to downright sad, Jamiesaysmile captures a sound
all of his own.
Get the download, keep your eyes and ears open, enjoy!
Matt Rhodie
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