The latest single from Snarls feels like those last great gasps of summer air before the uncertainty of autumn wraps over us and makes us wonder where the time went. The band is coming off of releasing a great EP (What About Flowers?) with Death Cab For Cutie’s Chris Walla, and they continue to go down the rabbit hole of self-discovery with vibrant, full guitars, enveloped with vocal harmonies much like Fleetwood Mac, or contemporary artists like Phoebe Bridgers or Hayley Williams, to make the listener feel welcome. On this single, Chlo White shared:
”After You” is my love song to my long distance bestie, Samantha. She lives in Denver now, but we met in high school when I invited her to come to one of my shows! We quickly became really close friends and I found myself out in Yellow Springs, OH at least once a month for a while. That was about an hour away from where I lived in Columbus at the time, and my dad would drive me halfway and meet up with her at a TA station so we could hangout for a weekend. Too cute. I think friendships like ours are rare. We can go months without talking and pick up right where we left off. She moved a while ago now, but I still feel so close to her. I don’t think I’ll ever know another love like Samantha’s!
By creating a song that is both personal and sonically rich and full in its sound, Snarls continue to impress.
The song starts off with some casually strummed guitars that gradually get louder as the band cranks into full gear in the intro part of the track. One of the first things I noticed in this new approach to the band’s sound is their confidence level appears to finally be matching their musical abilities, and it’s a marvel to see it unfold. In the vibrant chorus of, “Guess I take after you / Even after all this time,” White’s vocals feel earnest and authentic in their delivery.
Snarls continue to surprise their audiences both new and old with their lush musical landscapes put forth on songs like this one that keep the interest high in their style of pop-based indie rock. The band is prepping to go on tour with Movements, Angel Du$t, and Anxious, so don’t miss your chance to catch songs like this live and in-person.