A band of over a decade, The Sylvia Platters sound completely at ease with who they are, and based on their recent run of releases, that comfort translates into anything but boring music. Instead, they are making some of the finest songs of their career, and their new EP Will Tomorrow Be Enough Now is packed with them.
Fans of classic indie rock will appreciate the authenticity on display here. Jangle pop heads will gravitate toward the band’s melodic instincts and likely fall hard for Tactical Lunch Box, while those with a soft spot for the Fountains of Wayne strain of power pop will find plenty to love in Alone. The Sylvia Platters are a rewarding listen, and although this is “just” an EP, it carries the richness and emotional weight of a full length.
That depth is not only musical, it is in the lyrics too. They circle around disillusionment, emotional bargaining, and the slow grind of time, framed through a sharp awareness of modern anxiety and delivered with beautifully sideways imagery. The constant push and pull between detachment and vulnerability pairs perfectly with the bright, punchy guitar pop.
Will Tomorrow Be Enough Now is out today via Dutch Customer.
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