'Somebody' - Sarpa Salpa Single Review
Sarpa Salpa released 'Somebody' on Friday 14th January. A refreshing, upbeat song that you just have to dance to! The strength of both the keys and guitars vying for supremacy as the track progresses is fantastic. There's an amazingly catchy hook, enhanced with vocals that are full of personality and emotions. They manage to fuse a nostalgic synth sound with indie guitars to produce another Sarpa dance floor banger full of depth.
Written about the end of a relationship, frontman Marcus Marooth said "'Somebody' is a final goodbye to an old friend after 7 years together, it's the summary of realisation that we weren't meant to be and that we are both happier and better off where we are today."
I was introduced to Sarpa Salpa after I got chatting to one of their fans whilst waiting outside a Declan McKenna concert. After telling her I ran a music blog she told me I must listen to them - she was so right! They are one of the most interesting and memorable bands I've come across since doing this. Marcus, George, Meg and Charlie create a sound that is uniquely their own and this has won them loyal fans and the support of people such as Jack Saunders who has repeatedly played them on his BBC Radio 1 show, including a play of 'Somebody' this week.
Sarpa Salpa have a UK tour in February kicking off in Glasgow and including Leeds, Manchester, London and Bristol, before they head off to Texas, USA for an exciting set at SXSW in Austin.
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