Wes Parker - “Bad Doggie”
Photo by Luke Adams
Wes Parker, from Richmond, Virginia, arrives on the blog with the sublimely buoyant indie rock track, “Bad Doggie.”
“Bad Doggie” is a punchy and catchy track, but it isn’t just the hooks or the lyrics that seep beneath your skin with this number– what really makes this track linger, for me, is the expertly crafted mix that maintains the high energy rollercoaster ride of sound without any compromises. Every moment is given its moment to shine and it is designed to stay with the listener long after the final note ends. Yes, ladies and gentleman, handle with care as we are dealing with at an infectious, radio-friendly earworm!
The focus shifts constantly, ebbing and flowing like a kaleidoscope of textures that only people like Nigel Godrich seem to nail consistently. Nimble hi-hats sprint forward in quick bursts, snapping the rhythm awake in all the right places. Lo-fi piano adds the nostalgic warmth that really marries up to the lyrics in the most delightful way. The music is not just crisp and mellow, but the guitars further shape the arrangement, whether it is the rustic, percussive acoustic rhythms or the engaging grit.
Wes Parker acts as the anchor at the centre of “Bad Doggie.” Mostly conversational and tender, his vocal performance glides though the shifting landscape, grounding the song while everything around it twists and blooms. The delivery has hints of classic rock’n’roll, breaking for a cathartic gritty belt in the mid-section that ticks all the alt rock boxes.
With a groove that never lets up and hooks that lodge themselves into your brain, “Bad Doggie” is a relentlessly infectious track that feels both familiar and fresh. Connect with Wes Parker: Bandcamp | Spotify | Instagram
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