Blackbird Mantra - “Neon Lights”
From Hamburg, we are pleased to offer you the psych-tinged indie rock enchantment of Blackbird Mantra and their freshly squeezed tune: “Neon Lights.”
Pressing play shall fill your ears with a late-1960s vibe, made famous by such artists as The Who, with a gritty, full-band production. A thick and pulsating rhythm section provides a sturdy foundation for layers of edgy guitars, setting the arrangement ablaze and bringing “Neon Lights” to life.
Slightly over-driven vocals arrive, warmly decorating the song with lyrics and allowing the track to maintain its wonderfully vintage-imbued allure. “Neon Lights” veers sharply into the realm of garage rock, and it is not at all difficult to imagine Blackbird Mantra blasting it from a stage.
A major highlight here is that all of the elements appear to be performed by actual human beings, which is becoming harder and harder to find in modern music. “Neon Lights” is proof that you only need bass, drums, and a couple of guitars in order to carve a path toward dominating the airwaves.