The Loft Project's first single, "Meteor," pounds its way through the haze with a no-nonsense rawness you can't miss. Recorded in the intimate speakeasy studio of a third-floor townhome in North Wales, Pennsylvania, this song is the slow-burning anthem of friendship, heartbreak, and sound's cathartic and consuming nature. Conceived in the pre-COVID haze of after-work beers and impromptu jamming sessions, "Meteor" is an achievement of genuine camaraderie in the flesh. It started with Aaron Stamm and Kevin Sohnly, two office jockeys turned co-creators whose relationships spanned through spreadsheets and soulful guitar riffs.
Given the edge of vocalist Brendan Bradley, they also gained an emotional core, and then the cream on the cake was lead guitarist JC Sierra, a delicate solo act in his own right, the final piece in a deliciously creative puzzle. From those early 2018 sessions and open mic nights around Philadelphia, The Loft Project has grown through hiatuses, life changes, and tireless rehearsals. That twisting path is evident in "Meteor." Its brutal, melodic catharsis spins the tale of heartbreak in its most timeless iteration, not as a worn sentiment but as a cinematic implosion.
With delicate instrumentation enveloping Brendan's mournful vocals, the song's emotional tug is classic and contemporary. It's indie rock with soul made by four guys who've been through enough life to mean every measure they play. "Meteor" is the first single from their forthcoming debut EP, and it's an absolute belter. It's about surviving, translating, and maybe even dancing through it. And if "Meteor" is any indication, The Loft Project has much more emotional firepower yet to release.