South East Ireland's voyagers, The Parachute Testers, let you drift into a soft daydream with their latest single, "Bluebirds." It is a celestial preview to their debut album, "Halfway To Everywhere," which is set for a touchdown this September.
"Bluebirds" envelops you with a rich, atmospheric cocoon. The track unfolds like morning mist over still hills, driven by emotive female vocals that feel both personal and sprawling. They elicit instant comparisons to the sounds of London Grammar and Mazzy Star. And there's a quiet power to the delivery, as it just lingers for a bit, wrapping around you.
The instrumentation is no less transformative, deftly layered, warm, and purposeful. Picture the grandeur of Elbow meets the chill of Zero 7, coated in a Beatlesque shimmer. This eclectic bunch from Wexford, Leeds, and Ukraine certainly knows how to spin an aural yarn. Each sound seems carefully placed, like a brushstroke on a calm canvas.
"Bluebirds" is a refuge. At a time when the world can move too quickly and speak too loudly, this track feels like a soft place to land. As the title implies, it's an invitation to float above the racket and catch your breath. If this is the mood setter for what's to come on "Halfway To Everywhere," you are down for a gorgeously introspective trip. "Bluebirds" is a mood, a memory yet to be made, and a must-add to every playlist.
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Reviewed by LyricalOdyssey Music
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April 24, 2025
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