Letters have made quite an entrance in the Edinburgh music scene thus far in 2011 from the release of their double A side single 'The National/Pipe Dreams' in February to performing at Rockness and, presently, looking forward to the release of their new single, 'Flash! Lights', on the 4th July (although, thanks to some technological wizardry, it can be heard below). In their strong and accomplished debut, Letters established a unique sound which is deeply introspective and sincere, yet uplifting and anthemic, which has turned many heads, resulting in being played on Radio 1. Thus, it was with great interest and expectation I listened to the new track...
In Flash! Lights, Letters have developed their sound into a more complete affair with crisper riffs and the verve and swagger of a band at the top of their game, even at this early stage. The song echoes a post apocalyptic fear and worry, evoking the emptiness we feel when faced with a dilemma, where there is no right answer. Then, as if to compensate you for putting you in this state of fear, Letters knock your head off with a phenomenal close to the track. This climax is met with a gargantuan drum beat and a healthy dose of what I call 'epic noise' (definitely a good thing). If the hairs on the back of your neck don't stand to attention for this, then you probably aren't alive.
The band noted that Flash! Lights '[is] about trying to let go of your past and your vices in order that you embrace the things that truly inspire you and ultimately drive you forward, all the while recognising the complete hopelessness that neither of these aforementioned things can exist without the other.' It is refreshing to hear a band speak so intelligently and openly to articulate the motives behind a song which is not only a pleasure on the ears, but on the mind as well. Lets hope that this remarkable band continue to write letters, because right now, they're being posted first class.
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