TOY PARLOUR makes an electric debut with "Say Something." With members hailing from the creative flames of UK alt-scene legends Beach Riot and Gnarlah, this fresh gang is causing quite a stir for all the right reasons. "Say Something" is the sort of debut that doesn't wait and doesn't tiptoe around expectations. It does that very well, with an irresistible cocktail of fuzzy guitars, cheeky melodies, and a vocal performance that's both sweet and self-assured. TOY PARLOUR is making the music they believe in, which shines through every second of the track.
You can hear the DNA of Beach Riot's gritty textures and Gnarlah's acoustic energy, but TOY PARLOUR is not just a melting pot of past glories. This is something different, brighter, bolder, and more fun. "Say Something" also capitalizes on its charm, with hooks that readily stick and an undercurrent of raw, youthful enthusiasm. It's a love letter to alt-rock's more whimsical side but with the baggage of experience. It sounds more than anything like a single drummed up in the sweaty midst of a rehearsal room run and then given a polish that would only ever be superficial. And it's that tension between innocence and confidence that makes TOY PARLOUR such a gripping arrival.
TOY PARLOUR announced themselves with "Say Something" and put a flag on the ground. It's the type of debut that fans of the UK alternative scene will quickly latch on to, not just because of the caliber at its helm but because the song slaps. It's contagious without meaning to be bold without cockiness. In a crowded crowd of aspiring newcomers, Toy Parlour stands out for their skill and the happiness that bounces out of their music. "Say Something" is a solid first chapter for a band that is clearly just getting started, and we'll be listening.
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