Spooky Mansion - “Saturdays”
Photo by Ariana Dixon
Los Angeles transplants Spooky Mansion have just released a timeless, modern pop-rock classic with the awesome track, “Saturdays.”
“Saturdays” is an exquisitely layered track with a pleasing lo-fi, retro aesthetic that oozes a relaxed, nostalgic vibe. After a quick celebratory introduction of joyful, earworm-like guitar riffs – and believe me it is an ear worm - we hit the beautifully sparse verses. Slickly propelled forward by the rich, vintage-sounding bass and drums, which bring to the fore the sweet, laid-back groove, we are invited to get lost in the melody, lyrics, and the lush vibe of the track.
Additional layers are sprinkled into “Saturdays“ that are performed as if they are lifted from your favourite classic 1970s song. Intricate piano with an almost honky-tonk, jazzy character dances and weave with enthusiasm and playfulness. Shimmers of reverberating guitar enhance the nostalgic, reflective mood– all of this result in the track ebbing and flowing with a striking sense of ease.
Cementing the mood is the breezy, almost conversationally soulful vocal delivery. The performance has a pleasing cadence that pulses elegantly in line with the composition’s swagger. Surrounded by warm backing vocals that only enhance the easy-going mood, “Saturdays“ is simply immersive.
Spooky Mansion have encapsulated the vibe of “Saturdays” perfectly in this impeccable arrangement. It has the same optimistic and uplifting tone as a song like “Lovely Day,” by Bill Withers. This track is the dose of sunshine and warmth your playlist has been waiting for.