Nothing is meant to last, but that makes it all the more worthwhile.
Everything has a deadline, everything will come to an end. Despite the passion, despite the pain everything expires. But doesn’t that make it all the more meaningful? This isn’t forever, so enjoy it while it lasts.
Debut release, Blue Ray by THWACK! discusses the semantics of demise, connection, and passion. As a sultry, punk-esque orchestral track, it offers up a deeper connection to some darker themes but was predominantly inspired by the album covers ‘In the zone’ by Britney Spears and ‘Fallen’ by Evanescence and the unrequited love the two pieces of art seem to share.
The music is energetic, lively, and hauntingly good, boasting an ethereal edge fueled by empowered vocals and an emboldened drumbeat. As debuts go, this is definitely one that doesn’t need to demand attention, it will already have it after the first few beats. Celebrating imperfect connections and the passion of the taboo, Blue Ray conveys the thrill of knowing that this kind of passion isn’t forever, but it is for now.
The cover art for the Blue Ray is a captivating piece that appears to draw inspiration from René Magritte’s “The Lovers” and the film “Midsommar.” This melding of influences serves as a powerful reminder that appearances can be deceiving, and that there is often more beneath the surface than meets the eye. The use of visual elements reminiscent of these iconic works of art and cinema enhances the depth and intrigue of the cover art, inviting viewers to contemplate the hidden truths that lie within.
The first iteration of THWACK! occurred somewhere in the haze of lockdown when Charlie (Shey/They – Vocals, Guitar) became worried the world was gonna end and thought it would be awful for that to happen without at least attempting to start a band. A little digging and they discovered Chlo (She/Her – Bass, vocals) writing emo poetry at the base of the Marc Bolan Tribute statue.
Music history was formed in this meeting and formed again a little while later when Charlie (quite by accident) stumbled upon Mal (She Her – Cello, Vocals) in an anarchist wine tasting event in a disused theatre in Brixton. A few weeks later we had our first rehearsal with the addition of Blake (They/Them – Drums) who was found through a queer spiderweb connecting via 1980’s Indiana, it became clear in that moment that punk bands really had been lacking a string section. We later found Frankie (They/Them – Electric Violin, Vocals) in the dark cabaret under lands of South London and thus THWACK! in all it’s glory was born.
With musical backgrounds from punk, drag, glam and emo the music produced boasts an eclectic edge , a smorgasboard of sound to choose from.They’ve been playing together for a while so despite the unique influences the signature sound of THWACK! is starting toshine through.
Describing their music as ‘ quite genre queer ,tight and unpredictable, the next Wet Leg and the Waluigi to The Last Dinner Party’s Mario” it will be exciting to see how this band evolves.
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