“Fools Can’t Tell No Lies” is the debut single from The Salmon Brothers, and one we’re very lucky to hear. Consisting of acclaimed keyboardist, percussionist, and drummer Nick Meredith and Deep Sea Arcade bassist and guitarist Nick Weaver, the duo were excited to release this music. They’d written and recorded every song for their debut album, played DJ sets together, compiled the press assets, and were ready to go. Then in early 2021, Nick Weaver lost his battle with bowel cancer. Now thanks to the determination of Nick Meredith and some of Nick Weaver’s closest friends and family members, we finally get our first taste of The Salmon Brothers’ fantastic music.
Before his passing, Nick Weaver said “We started writing this sort of smooth rock/disco music as a bit of a joke but it accidentally became a weird pop thing that we’re very passionate about and eager to release.”
I must admit, I had similar feelings about this song. I wasn’t sure at first about the falsetto and sound, which seems to me like some unholy mix of disco and yacht rock. But by the time that chorus kicked in, I was well on board.
“Fools Can’t Tell No Lies” comes from The Salmon Brothers’ album More to Love, which drops on August 16.
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