Artist Watch: Dramatic Lovers

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Release Title: Buried b​/​w Slow Down

Genres: Indie Rock, Shoegaze, Indie Pop

Quick Description: Passionate Indie Rock with compelling vocals, dynamic hooks, and a polished, Brit-influenced sound. With lyrics relating to isolation and getting lost in the modern age, Dramatic Lovers balance smooth pop songwriting and indie atmospheres.

For Fans of: Death Cab For Cutie, Silversun Pickups, Arctic Monkeys

Listen to the latest release from Dramatic Lovers and you’ll have hooks from both tracks running through your head at the same time in a Magic-Eye-like trick of pop songwriting genius. Blend that together with an indie/shoegaze atmosphere that is far more than the sum of the band’s impressive musical genealogies that includes bands like The Promise Ring, Decibully, and Maritime. 

The driving bass and drums stand out as powerful pillars of a band that masterfully manipulates textures and dynamics. Guitars interject with colorful brush strokes while the keyboards add an additional layer that amplifies the emotion of each track. Frontman William Seidel’s smooth and compelling voice brings everything together with his memorable vocal hooks. The sincerity of each lyric strikes a balance between melancholy and hopeful, leaving room for personal interpretation and instant connection. 

Dramatic Lovers deliver on all fronts with an indie sound you didn’t know you needed until you find yourself returning again, and again, and again.