Let Em' Talk: The Deep Blue take us through new E.P 'Sugarcoat'

 

 There is something about the cleansing power of female vocal harmonies. Not only can they speak from the soul of femininity that resonates so intimately within us all - whatever the gender - but they can lift the mood and make the narrative seem all the more intuitive. I've never quite been able to put my finger on what makes these harmonies so soothing, but when done well, they can really gets the goosebumps on high alert.

Manchester's The Deep Blue are a band that have much to offer. Forming during the Covid Pandemic, the band consist of Georgia, Niamh, Katie and Sophie, who produce the kind of folk-infused indie pop that fits beautifully into that realm of harmonic bliss. They've been compared to the likes of HAIM , Prima Queen and The Staves, which are fair comparisons, but they don't tell the entire story. 

Their new E.P arrived with little fanfare and shows a band very much in tune with themselves and each other. It's a series of reflections on the growing up process, which can often be a tricky road to navigate. The band says of the E.P:

“It came together from conversations that we had at rehearsals about growing up. Reaching adulthood is a painful affair at times we all take turns leaning on each other. This is our coming-of-age EP with songs for the pivotal moments of this strange and wonderful life. Newfound freedom is glorious but trimmed with a little darkness that we must all grapple with throughout our lives. Coming face to face with being a woman in this world, finding love for the first time, becoming ourselves and learning how to deal with the heavy stuff. We’ve packed it all in and hope it makes you feel something.”

Further to this, The Deep Blue took the time to go through each track and give some insight on what you can expect from the 'Sugarcoat' E.P.

1) How About It? - The one before the night out

Turning a blind eye doesn't come naturally to us at The Deep Blue - "Shed my skin, leave it at the door" - this one attempts how it feels when the mere thought of being in your body puts you in danger. It's poetic and is also bound to make you want to move. Its a bop no doubt, but at it's core, this is primarily a protest song. A soft f-u to the patriarchy.

2) Lost Boy - One for waiting for the pizza at 2am

Do you know a boy who has never made peace with adulthood? This ia an ode to the young child in all of us. Steeped in nostalgia and reminiscent of Georgia's childhood in Scotland, this is a dreamy adventure through the sound worlds of indie and folk. Singing this son makes our heart ache a little as our minds are inevitably drawn to someone we love, who has lost their way, clinging on to their youth a little too tightly.

 3) Lakehouse - One for the late night bus ride home

Lakehouse is a very special sonng for us and the most emotionally raw on the E.P. It's an ode to the paradox of fearing vunerability whilst longing for connection. Sometimes the words are just too painful to say out loud.

4) Something Good - One for the sleepy Sunday mornings

It's hard to feel like everyone else has a good thing that - for you - is always just out of reach. To 'fall in love' feels like a rite of passage, but some have to wait a while! This song is for the sweet moment of warmth and relief when you finally find yourself wrapped up in it.

 

'Sugarcoat'  is available to stream on all major music platforms now and you can buy from Bandcamp. You can also follow and keep up to date with The Deep Blue on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.