Buzzwords, like “turbo,” or “sonic” are cliche, overused trends which gain popularity because they sound impressive, even if they are empty of meaning. I avoid them, but you cannot call Chandra’s releases just plain indie-pop; they’re turbo-charged sonic boom spearheaded empowerments of synergy indie-pop songs which prolifically arrive with an explosive boom! And, coincidentally, Boom is the new one…..
Seriously, there’s a glorious feelgood summer energy to this. You’d have to be having a really bad day to find fault with it. Love the bongo intro, and the subtle, tongue-in-cheek doowop backing, and the guitar riff bridge sits perfectly amidst the positive vibes the subject evokes in the singer.
“This song is a bit of a departure from the norm,” lovable showman Chandra says, “over the past two and half years we’ve never once written a song about love. We’ve always written about topics such as inclusivity, tolerance, compassion, faith and self confidence, but the one thing that ties it all together is we want to write songs that are upbeat, hopeful and empowering. We hope that this song does exactly that.”
Observation double underlined, and box triple ticked.
“Boom is a very spiritual song about love,” Bristol’s power indie-pop virtuoso continues, “soul-mates and the miracle of finding that special someone in a vast universe full of empty space. It may take a moment; it may take a lifetime, but when you find that special person who makes you whole, the explosion is as powerful as the Big Bang. And yes… sometimes it’s really scary to open yourself up to the possibility of being hurt, especially if you’ve experienced something bad previously; something is coming, everything will be alright.”
And that’s about as reassuring as the nature of the song too! Boom launches into the universe on Friday 20th March. There’s a BOOM Single Launch Party on Saturday 28th March, at The Queen’s Head in Box. Doors 7.30pm.
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