Paige - If You Say So

Band Members
Lewis White – Guitar and Vocals
Aaron Hunt – Guitar and Vocals
Nathan White – Bass and Vocals
Paul Hinwood – Keys
Alex Tillbrook – Drums

PaigeOfficial.com
Myspace.com/PaigeUK



Tracklisting
1. Dear Heartstrings
2. This is how we roll
3. You’ve got guts (shame we’ve gotta clean ‘em up)
4. Silhouettes
5. Actions


Paige may be young in years but are by no means letting their youth define who they are as a band, producing a debut EP with hooks and melody that breathe of years of practice, dedication and skill. Hard working and passionate about the music they create, they’ve proven that UK rock bands can take on the big guns from the States and though may sound similar to other pop punk groups they still retain an authentic style and in what they do. The five track EP titled ‘If You Say So’ features a collection of their work to date and the outcome of what UK bands can give to the global rock market scene.

Mixing classic guitar elements with piano harmony, catchy lyrics tied together with both traditional anthem style singing and scream-esque undercurrents it is obvious to see how wide ranging some of their influences might be. Reminding me of touches of an old school Something Corporate and Fall Out Boy pre-‘ Cork Tree’ era it is one of the main themes in the record that makes them interesting; they keep reminding me of many other bands and records but never sounding exactly like any of them. This is key to why they could do well in the current music scene; they remind you of your favourite band without copying what the other does and can dip into anyone’s playlists and fit quite nicely.

Favourite track is the opener ‘Dear Heartstrings’ that is the most cohesive one on the EP and from start to finish each beat, guitar pluck and chorus chant has been planned, perfected and makes it worth every second you listen to it. Perhaps not about to explode just yet but well on their way to finding a market and fanbase, that will without a doubt love their old school vibes, joyous head bobbing principles and charm.


Review by Laura Heath


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