Words by Isobel Waugh.
The Zangwills’ newest track ‘Beers With The Beekeeper’, perfectly encapsulates the comforting chaos of confiding in strangers.
Consisting of Adam Spence (drums), Jake Vickers (vocals, guitar, synth), Ed Dowling (bass) and Sam Davies (guitar), the band met at college in 2017 and have been creating music ever since. They have performed to sold out crowds all over the UK, including supporting names like Yungblud and The Charlatans.
Their newest single ‘Beers With The Beekeeper’ was released on June 6th. Following the unlikely friendships forged with regulars at local pubs, the track explores themes of human connection and community. Produced by Mark Winterburn (5SOS, The Script, Plan B, James Arthur, Don Broco) and mastered by Ben Booker, BB Audio (David Guetta, Bob Dylan, Elton John, PJ Harvey, Scissor Sisters, 5SOS), The Zangwills are certainly well immersed in the industry.
On the song’s personal feel, Vickers elaborates, “It’s funny because it really does remind me of conversations that I’ve had, when you’re both in a bit of a state and you think you’re both talking about the same thing, but you’re not.” Somehow, they have created a track which feels relatable to every listener, as though the country pub in question is the local of an entire generation.
The track opens with melodic guitars and bold drumbeats creating a feel-good sound suited to summer. Vickers’ vocals are unique throughout the song, with an impressive range, adding an element of edge to an otherwise pretty typical indie track. Dynamic guitar plays throughout, eventually building to an epic chorus before fading out as the band sings a refrain of “Ooh la la la la la la la la la”. ‘Beers With The Beekeeper’ is a catchy and addictive tune — the ultimate soundtrack to a vibrant summer.
Recorded at Voltalab Studios, the band are walking in the footsteps of some incredibly huge names including The Stone Roses. Currently working on their debut album, I look forward to seeing what the band come up with next!
You can stream ‘Beers With The Beekeeper’ here:
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