Here's something new and exciting from Feel It Records: the debut EP from Private Lives! This band started out as a pandemic in-home project made up of Jackie Blenkarn (Pale Lips) on vocals and her husband Chance Hutchison (Priors) on guitar. Now Private Lives is a full-fledged band with Frank (drums) and Josh (bass) completing the lineup. Needless to say, I was excited when I heard that Jackie and Chance were making music together. And on its debut EP, Private Lives does not disappoint. It doesn't really sound like Pale Lips or Priors, but fans of both will recognize Jackie and Chance's unique and considerable talents. What's cool about Private Lives is that it doesn't really sound like any other band. Musically, the vibe here is straight-ahead punk rock with post-punk touches and a strong melodic presence. Of course the vocals and guitar playing are fantastic. But beyond that, the songwriting is top-notch and never locked into any restrictive style. I'm always a fan of bands that have their own theme song, and the lockdown anthem "Get Loose" is a major hit in my book. All in all, this is a fresh, original, and promising debut that leaves me wanting more!
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