FGA Shakes Up Summer with Alt-Rock Swagger and Sunburnt Distortion in ‘Island Time’

Texan musician FGA did what so few would dream to by pouring pure sun-bleached nostalgia into the woozy cocktail that is Island Time, a single that proves alt-rock anthems can come with a riotous splash of lo-fi pop punk and an undercurrent of Britpop swagger. With a track that lets you drift on the exotic ebb and flow of the ocean, while still feeling the adrenaline ripple through the layers of distortion, FGA ensures you never get too comfortable on the lilo—there’s always a snarl ready to jolt you from your daydream. From the opening riff, it’s clear that Freddie Gibbs’ artistic compass is guided by the classics (Led Zeppelin, the Ramones, Nirvana) but he’s never content to play muso museum curator. FGA took the DIY ethos of Austin’s underground house party scene and poured it into his own home studio, fusing together soaring melodies, stoner rock sensibilities, and grunge angst. Dan Konopka of OK Go lends his rhythms to the chaos, creating the kind of groove that will soundtrack every self-respecting summer. If Pavement ever penned a holiday soundtrack, it would sound like Island Time; and that’s probably the best endorsement we can give to FGA’ as he proves […] The post FGA Shakes Up Summer with Alt-Rock Swagger and Sunburnt Distortion in ‘Island Time’ appeared first on A&R Factory.

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Texan musician FGA did what so few would dream to by pouring pure sun-bleached nostalgia into the woozy cocktail that is Island Time, a single that proves alt-rock anthems can come with a riotous splash of lo-fi pop punk and an undercurrent of Britpop swagger. With a track that lets you drift on the exotic ebb and flow of the ocean, while still feeling the adrenaline ripple through the layers of distortion, FGA ensures you never get too comfortable on the lilo—there’s always a snarl ready to jolt you from your daydream. From the opening riff, it’s clear that Freddie Gibbs’ artistic compass is guided by the classics (Led Zeppelin, the Ramones, Nirvana) but he’s never content to play muso museum curator. FGA took the DIY ethos of Austin’s underground house party scene and poured it into his own home studio, fusing together soaring melodies, stoner rock sensibilities, and grunge angst. Dan Konopka of OK Go lends his rhythms to the chaos, creating the kind of groove that will soundtrack every self-respecting summer. If Pavement ever penned a holiday soundtrack, it would sound like Island Time; and that’s probably the best endorsement we can give to FGA’ as he proves […]

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