Bradford-based quartet Glass Mountain have released their second EP and first through Yorkshire label Hide & Seek Records. Drawing influences from alt-rock, dream-pop, post-rock, electronica and grandiose cinematic pieces, Glass Mountain have created a sound that's unique and worthy of any stadium performance.
The EP opens with the massive sounding 'Gin Flows Through My Veins' and from the off, Glass Mountain show their aptitude for creating songs with varying textures and rhythms whilst maintaining a consistent sound. On the second track 'Wait All Alone', the band introduce their indie-pop influences with a lighter, more upbeat sound. Experimental rhythms combined with glistening synths and bright guitar leads build throughout before the track drops to a brilliant single drum groove.
With 'Ghosts', Glass Mountain tap into their heavier, shoegaze influences. The guitars are more prominent here as they drive the choruses along with the heavy drums. The standout moment of the EP is the beautifully delicate closer 'Have to Lie'. The tenderness of Harry Hanson's lead vocal is highly emotive as the instrumentation slowly builds. The song contrasts brilliantly with the more imposing opening tracks.
On this second EP, Glass Mountain have shown they can balance large productions with moments of carefully managed restraint. The songs are emotive and well-formed and as an overall body of work, the 'Wow & Flutter' EP is one of brilliance. It won't be long until their anthemic choruses will be filling stadiums up and down the country.
Listen to 'Wow & Flutter' below.
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