Winchester 7 & the Runners - 'Catacomb Songs'
‘Catacomb Songs’ by Winchester 7 & the Runners is to be released December 17th and will available to stream on all major streaming platforms!
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Winchester 7 & the Runners is a rising band whose upcoming album, ‘Catacomb Songs’, is out December 17th and will be available to stream on all major streaming platforms! The band consists of three members: Winchester 7 (vocals, ukulele), Phil Voorhees (bass) and Jack Kane (drums).
Having always had a natural affinity for music, the Winchester 7 & the Runners have honed their craft over the years to become the band that they are today. Although they are based in different locations, (Winchester 7 is from Atlanta, Jack is UK based, and Phil lives in the Netherlands), the band combine their collective talent and draw from a variety of compositional elements to form their authentic sound that has been described as a “unique blend of indie garage rock with alternative, classic, and surf influences”.
Winchester 7 & the Runners currently have three albums and four singles in their Spotify discography. One of their most popular tracks, ‘Beneath the Moon and the Stars’, has already amassed almost twelve thousand six hundred streams on Spotify alone. With a growing number of followers and listeners, there is no denying the fact that Winchester 7 & the Runners have developed a dedicated following of loyal fans who will be eager to hear their upcoming album, ‘Catacomb Songs’.
FEATURED RELEASE
‘Catacomb Songs’ by Winchester 7 & the Runners is out December 17th and will be available to stream on all major streaming platforms! Although the album is still unreleased, you can pre-order ‘Catacomb Songs’ on BandCamp and receive two tracks now! Click here to pre-order the album. The album consists of seven tracks and one bonus track:
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Dead Celebrities and New Beginnings | The Song That You Sing | Up On the 13th Floor | Ever Said | Riding High Again | Arcade Days | Beneath the Moon and the Stars (Extended Mix) | Head On (The Jesus - Mary Chain)
The opening track from the album, ‘Dead Celebrities and New Beginnings’ lasts around three and a half minutes and sits at 120bpm. The track commences with a fifteen second intro that builds a sense of anticipation for the verse and sets the tone. The clean vocal color seamlessly synchronizes with the uplifting vibe of the instrumentation. The subtle layering of multiple vocal elements adds a depth to the vocal line without detracting from the lyrical prominence.
The melodic ukulele combines with the steady percussion, foundational bass and stylistic electric ukulele to provide the perfect platform for the vocal. An electric ukulele solo from around 1:23 to 1:41 delivers just the right amount of dynamic diversity to ensure that this single is engaging from start to finish. By the time ‘Dead Celebrities and New Beginnings’ draws to a close, you’ll find yourself caught up in the hypnotic vibe and in need of hitting that repeat button for another listen.
If the opening track is anything to go by, the well balanced production, creative instrumentation, and the authentic vocal performance will definitely permeate throughout ‘Catacomb Songs’ and please fans of Winchester 7 & the Runners, as well as those who appreciate new music. Make sure you follow Winchester 7 & the Runners on social media to keep up to date with upcoming releases and performances!
