EP & Demo Reviews: Single Review - Misterkite - 'Bi-Romance, I Meant Love'

by Leon

Disclaimer: This review is purely an expression of personal opinion, and any criticism given is intended constructively. If you disagree with any part of the review, it's fine and valid – I do not believe my views to be God's Holy Word! It is merely an expression of personal opinion, and in the big picture of life, the universe and everything means absolutely nothing. With that in mind, let's start the review!

Misterkite are a West London-based indie-pop band. The single I will review below is called 'Bi-Romance, I Meant Love', and is available on Itunes right now! They are influenced by such luminaries as The Beatles, Arctic Monkeys and Oasis, and this is very much apparent after giving this 2-track single the many repeated listens it deserves.

Track 1, 'Bi-Polar Beauty', opens with a catchy (and not annoyingly so) melody/rhythm guitar hook which acts as a statement of intent and is sure to get live crowds dancing with abandon. The band make great use of syncopated rhythms, daring your foot not to tap and your body not to move in response. The overall song structure demonstrates effective songwriting skills, with a good amount of variation and a nifty false ending giving the listener a short-lived sense of release before the chorus (which compels repeated listening with great hook lyrics and guitar rhythm) repeats once again. The production is a little raw but Misterkite's songwriting skills and energy shine through nevertheless.

Our second track, 'Martyr', provides more syncopated dancy goodness. A cool use of background vocals and effected guitars create a tasty atmosphere behind the rhythm section's indie-pop grooves. The vocals, lyrics and harmonies are again excellent – it's hard to imagine a live audience resisting the urge to sing along, and again repeated listens are all but demanded of the listener.

Overall, this is a great demonstration of Misterkite's ability to craft effective, catchy, and danceable indie-pop tunes. I beg them to come down to Guildford in the future so I can see them live without breaking my bank account!

Check out Misterkite's Myspace page here.