Brighton’s Standing Phase Poured Soul, Funk, and Alt-Indie Pop Euphoria into their Sonic Temple, ‘Anchor’

With Anchor, Standing Phase found the sweet spot where alt-indie style meets gospel spirit. The Brighton-based duo let their guitars cut clean and sharp enough to rival the angular sheen of post-punk icons Interpol, then layered in euphoric sweeps of funk-kissed piano chords that nod to ABBA’s timeless melodicism while staying firmly in the now. The result is a track that drips aural honey, sweet and heady enough to leave you on a high. Charly Jay-Wood’s vocals carry the same kind of mysticism and emotional depth that made Stevie Nicks’ delivery feel like prophecy, yet here, it’s tethered to Luis Wood’s intricate guitar work and a rhythm section that moves with purpose and grace. It isn’t a love song by numbers; it’s an ode to the sanctity of affection, a piece that breathes life into its sentiment until it feels tangible and proves that when it comes to Standing Phase, it will never be ‘just another love song’. Having honed their chemistry since their days performing together in New Zealand, Charly and Luis have refined their craft under the guidance of heavyweight collaborators like Mark Edwards and Troy Miller. With producer Josh Gale shaping their current sound, Standing Phase are proving […] The post Brighton’s Standing Phase Poured Soul, Funk, and Alt-Indie Pop Euphoria into their Sonic Temple, ‘Anchor’ appeared first on A&R Factory.

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With Anchor, Standing Phase found the sweet spot where alt-indie style meets gospel spirit. The Brighton-based duo let their guitars cut clean and sharp enough to rival the angular sheen of post-punk icons Interpol, then layered in euphoric sweeps of funk-kissed piano chords that nod to ABBA’s timeless melodicism while staying firmly in the now. The result is a track that drips aural honey, sweet and heady enough to leave you on a high. Charly Jay-Wood’s vocals carry the same kind of mysticism and emotional depth that made Stevie Nicks’ delivery feel like prophecy, yet here, it’s tethered to Luis Wood’s intricate guitar work and a rhythm section that moves with purpose and grace. It isn’t a love song by numbers; it’s an ode to the sanctity of affection, a piece that breathes life into its sentiment until it feels tangible and proves that when it comes to Standing Phase, it will never be ‘just another love song’. Having honed their chemistry since their days performing together in New Zealand, Charly and Luis have refined their craft under the guidance of heavyweight collaborators like Mark Edwards and Troy Miller. With producer Josh Gale shaping their current sound, Standing Phase are proving […]

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