New York indie quartet State Street get quite emotional on their take of the CHVRCHES song Clearest Blue. While the original sticks to a catchy steady beat, they opted to go for shifting rhythms which is actually better, because it follows the mixed emotions of the lyrics pretty much accurately. It sounds big and intimate at the same time.
NY trio State Street call themselves a New-Wave Revival act, but labeling them as melodic AOR is more accurate. Their debut single Ocean Blonde covers all the bases (and basics) of a rock anthem. They have managed to make it sound big on a shoestring budget, which is no mean feat. Matt Wikstrom (guitar) and Bobby Gioiosa (lead vocals) were members of the like-minded outfit Start The Week Over. With Stephen Dorris on drums they take another stab at stardom.
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