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Ideal Living Make Waves With Double-A 'Roam' & 'OFD'


Ideal Living share their latest releases, 'A Roam' and 'OFD', the first since their debut single 'Sanity' in September 2023. During which, the Brighton based 7-piece have been making a name for themselves on the ever growing list of impressive band's emerging from the south-coast. It's no surprise, however, as the Ideal Living line-up features musicians from said list, including band's such as Flip Top head & Soft Top.


Photo credit: Paule Mickeviciute


The first track, “Roam”, opens as a tense, smoky jazzscape, enticing listeners into a world that feels both timeless and contemporary. The influence of Tom Waits and Nick Cave is palpable, with brooding narratives woven through every note yet countered with refreshing gloom-folk melodies and harmonies. The instrumentation gradually concedes into a crashing orchestral overload, reminiscent of Ennio Morricone’s grand Spaghetti Western soundtracks, yet tinged with a unique art-rock edge that keeps it firmly grounded in the present. Leading the song to it's end, a one minute repetitive chant that showcases Ideal Living's depth and impressive individual skillset.


'Roam' artwork


'OFD' begins with a haunting lead from vocalist Billy Marsh, the stark beauty of these opening moments gives way to invective spoken word passages, delivered with a raw intensity. Ideal Living’s ability to blend these seemingly disparate elements into a cohesive whole is nothing short of remarkable, showcasing their knack for musical storytelling.


Frontman Billy Marsh’s reflections on modern isolation are poignantly delivered, his voice carrying the weight of each lyric with a mix of vulnerability and defiance. The production by Bobby Smiles is both precise and raw, capturing the essence of each genre touchstone while pushing the boundaries of what art-rock can achieve.


Having seen Ideal living's live force in action, It was left to wonder if they can match that in their recordings. It's safe to say they have and only adds to the increasing anticipation for the band's next release.



 


Ideal Living are:

Billy Marsh - lead vocals/baritone guitar 

Austin Prichard - Lead guitar/Backing vocals  

Jamie Broughton - Trumpet/Special Noises

Alyx Ashton - bass/Backing Vocals 

Miles Goodall - Keys/Backing Vocals 

Freddie J Watts - saxophone 

Bertie Beer - Drums



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