From Leeds, Jacob Andrews, aka Big Warm Bed, returns to us with “June Bug,” the first single from his debut LP.
If you’ve been looking for a contemporary indie artist to satisfy your appetite for The Beatles, your search is over. Big Warm Bed has a glorious instinct for hitting that sweet spot that combines modern songwriting with a vintage analogue flair, and if you told us this was a long-lost recording from 1970, we would have absolutely no choice but to believe you.
Whether it’s the layers of gritty guitars, the thick and creamy rhythm section, or the nostalgic icing on this retro-infused slice of cake, listeners are bound to receive a healthy dose of “I’ve Got a Feeling.” That said, it’s the vocal performance that sets “June Bug” apart, with textures akin to Real Estate and lyricism that conjures the spirit of Kurt Vile.
For four and a half minutes, Big Warm Bed reminds us that one need not give in to the temptations of modern production tricks to produce a song that will sweep you away from all of your earthly troubles.