By Daffs (TwoDaff)
A brand-new band on the music scene Fat Dads released their debut track, ‘Trust and Promises’ on 17th June 2022. Formed earlier this year, and consisting of:
Tyee Wright – Vocals
Steven Dixon – Guitar
Mike Smith – Guitar
Alex Whittaker – Bass
Andy Graham – Drums
I asked Steve how they got together and tell us a bit about the band and the single.
‘Earlier this year I Decided I didn’t want to be in a band ever again and was happy just playing with myself at home (take from that what you will). Then I heard Wet Dream by Wet Leg and thought ‘mmm yea I missing making tunes with people’.
Three of the band members are from Carlisle, one from the Wirral and one from Kirkcudbright, Scotland. Influenced by The Strokes, Sports Team and RATS their sound harks back to the early 00’sgarage/indie scene, they write catchy indie tunes with a DIY sensibility. ‘Trust & Promises’ is our debut single, which makes it all the more exciting… I think?
“Catchy indie tunes with a DIY sensibility”
So, what’s the story behind the track and what is it about?
The song is about absolutely nothing whatsoever. I wrote a catchy chorus and thought ‘that’s all you need really’
What were you aiming to capture within the track?
‘Hearts and minds’
Where was it recorded/which label and any other info regarding production?
‘It was recorded at Circa 16 in Dumfries. It was mixed and mastered by myself (Northern Sounds)’
Where can it be purchased?
‘You can purchase it from iTunes, Bandcamp, Amazon. There are probably more platforms that the kids are using these days that it will be on too.’
I asked Steve what their future plans were.
‘A Second single in August and a debut gig in September. Beyond that, who knows?’
Anything else you would like to add?
“None of us are Fat. Or dads.”
So to the track itself, I must admit I really like it. The first thing that strikes me with this debut track is the cleanliness, every instrument can be heard without overpowering each other.
It’s one of those catchy summer tunes, from the opening laugh the rhythm is set, it’s a real fun song. The opening riff, to me has a sixties vibe and this continues throughout, that said, it may be a sixties vibe but it is in a modern context. The rhythm guitar, and drums stab out the beat alongside the bass line, this is overlaid with a melodic lead riff that sticks in your head. I found myself subconsciously humming this quite a lot which says a lot really.
The vocal is clean, clear and again, melodic, the chorus is as Steve previously hinted is catchy ‘We’re gonna be alright and I know it cos it’s what you said to me’
The song isn’t filled with heavy distorted guitars, nothing heavy here, its light, it’s refreshing and most of all its fun. It’s a song about something yet it’s a song about nothing in particular. It has a nice descending solo before the catchy singalong chorus finishes the song with a final ‘Get In’ at the end.
All in all, it’s not over complicated, it doesn’t need to be, its clean, it’s a fun singalong track. I for one am already looking forward to see what else these guys have to offer, it’s a great start.
Listen to the song here and find out more including how to get an acoustic version of the track.
