Coast Arcade - Single Review: Highest Heights
Just a couple of years after forming in high school, Coast Arcade are killing it! The indie pop-rock band is made up of brothers Chris and Nate Tims, Thom Boynton, and Bella Bavin who have found themselves performing at popular festivals and supporting Kiwi icons The Beths and Princess Chelsea.
Highest Heights is the follow up single from their successful debut Tattoo, and is a similarly infectious tune - guitars riffs and drums creating a bed of surf pop for the tortured young love lyrics to cry into.
Beth's vocals are strong and remind me of Gwen Stefani in her early No Doubt days. The song is catchy and upbeat despite its moody matter, and overall there's a confident tone to it which in my mind bodes well for these fresh faces and their future.
Recorded at Joel Little's Big Fan studio with engineer Noema Te Hau and mixed by Jono Pearce (The Beths), Highest Heights is a banger of a song made with the support of NZ On Air and is accompanied by a great music video the band created with Dave Thompson and Imaginary Friends.
About Coast Arcade
Formed in high school in early 2021, Coast Arcade are fast becoming regulars in New Zealand's music scene. The band plays to a strong following at many of Tamaki Makaurau's most iconic live music venues.
Coast Arcade describe their sound as Indie Pop Rock with twists of Surf and Punk. This combination of genres crafts their energetic and fun summer sound. Bella Bavin (Rafflyn) fronts the band with strong kiwi vocals and cheeky lead guitar. Brothers Chris and Nate Tims follow with tasty riffs and an energetic dynamic on Rhythm Guitar and Bass, respectively. Thom Boynton pulls it together with his driving drums and punk-infused backing vocals.
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