Today the Brighton UK band who I think is getting some buzz, Lime Garden who their debut album called One More Thing via So Young Records.
A catchy indie alterna-pop album.
About the album by Lime Garden:
Produced by Ali Chant (Perfume Genius, PJ Harvey, Yard Act), Lime Garden’s full-length One More Thing LP is the culmination of a stellar run of singles and non-stop touring since their emergence in 2021.
It’s a truly striking debut, an effortless ode to womanhood and coming of age littered with fizzing indie-pop of the indie sleaze era, experimental electro inclinations a la Charli XCX or Caroline Polachek, and moments of heart in the vein Bon Iver and The Japanese House.
One More Thing, we’re granted exclusive access to the sonic diary of four best friends as they come of age. “I feel like you can hear us growing up in the songs,” says vocalist and rhythm guitarist Chloe Howard. The indie-electro band [completed by Leila Deeley (lead guitar), Tippi Morgan (bass), and Annabel Whittle (drums)] have been making music together since they were 16, releasing since 2020 and garnering support from 6 Music, NME and The Independent. Now is their defining moment – and they’re ready.
“I don’t wanna work my job / ‘cause life is fleeting and I’m a popstar,” proclaims Howard on tongue-in-cheek “Popstar.” Many tracks were born from this “double-life” that being in a DIY band dictates. Still, the songs are spirited, humorous and hopeful. Produced by Ali Chant in Bristol, One More Thing came about in quick succession, consequently capturing that urgent, chaotic charm Lime Garden have become known for. As a whole, the debut pays homage to the early 2000s indie-sleaze era, meaning Strokes-style wonky guitars run riot. But fear not – the band’s sound goes far beyond nostalgia. A merge of those familiar throwbacks with the more experimental auto-tune effects (think Charli XCX) makes for a refreshing cocktail.
“I think because we’re so close it creates a very open environment to make music where we can say whatever we want, and we won’t be judged,” Whittle says. Howard agrees: “Our womanhood translates into everything we do.” This shared understanding aids them when navigating life as an all-female band in a cis-white-male dominated industry. “When we first started out, we’d be the only girls in any venue – and most of the time we still are,” says Howard. The band now hope their debut can be what they couldn’t see. “You don’t have to be this extraordinary person to make something that really connects with people,” says Howard. Whittle nods: “We want young girls to watch us and hopefully think, ‘Maybe I can be in a band’, because we never ever had that.”
One More Thing gets: 📷📷📷📷📷📷📷📷/10.
Lime Garden – One More Thing [Streaming]
