If there’s one new band you should be hearing buzz about, it’s The New Buzz. “Valley of Silence” is only the Brisbane band’s second single, but it sounds like it might have been recorded after the band were playing together for many decades.
That’s partly because their sound is so tight and partly because their sweet soul is the best kind of throwback. The band wears influences like Wilson Pickett and Otis Redding on its sleeve, and I love it. “Valley of Silence” was also recorded on vintage equipment to give it that authentic old school sound.
“Valley of Silence” features wild, passionate vocals from alt-country crooner Karl S. Williams. He’s a big part of the reason this song is so strong, which worries me a little. Without him in the band, will the songs have the same impact? It seems unfair to judge based on “Brisket Bits,” because B-sides are invariably not as strong as A-sides, so I guess we’ll just have to wait and see. For now though, let’s just appreciate how good “Valley of Silence is.
If you love the track, snap up one of the ultra-limited edition vinyl versions. There are just 30, all hand-numbered and featuring a unique hand-drawn sketch from Karl.
Image use with permission from Valley Heat Records