The Birmingham four piece have had a successful year playing a handful of shows and festivals. Following on from their last single 'Shouldn't Have To Dig' which had more of a The Rolling Stones feel to it, this new track shows a new and fresh side to The Surrenders. On a first listen Maybe There'll Be Blood is a repetitive yet extremely catchy song, but the more you listen to it the more you realise its brush of genius as it subtly flavours different genres.
Lyrically the song has some darker undertones with a subtle humorous twist that contrasts with the upbeat rhythm that pours from the instrumentation. "It's an expose on the uncertantity of modern times, but a fun one at that." Vocally frontman Connor Brooks shows a larger vocal range within this track; from melodic grace to to sing-shouting the chorus "maybe there'll be blood, maybe there wont", accompanied by some punkish harmonies from the rest of the band.
There is a simple and effective repetitive bass line throughout the track that plays a huge part. Each instrument really shines through within this song and yet none outshine the other. A perfect balance that creates this funky rock and roller track. We've seen The Surrenders show a more progressive sound in previous tracks, but this song really sticks out as something new. The raw roomy drum sound mixed with a fuzzy low fi lead guitar gives it an almost punk edge with a mix of some really early rock and roll. The descending quick chords in the pre chorus hint at early 2000s The Libertines vibes. The guitar has it's golden moment towards the end of the song as Rich Jones shreds away.
The Surrenders are among the few bands that appear to boldly take a strong influence from the past and weave it through their music with a modern twist. It's a modern day rock n roll band for the youth with old souls. 'Maybe there'll Be Blood' is a solid banger that deserves to be played as loud as ya speakers will crank it! This song is going to be one that gives the room an electric energy and gets the audience singing and dancing like it's their last night on earth.
For fans of Led Zeppelin, The Doors, Hendrix etc, The Surrenders are a band you've got to check out. The Surrenders are set to support Trampoline on the This Feeling: Alive Tour.
You can get your tickets for the alive tour here
Listen to Maybe There'll Be Blood here
Review & photography by Holly Beson-Tams.
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