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Apr. 19, 2024 

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Weekly EP: Who’s Molly makes great impression

There’s a certain draw to music that thrashes around like a force of nature. From Imagine Dragons’ “Radioactive” to Jamie N Commons and X-Ambassadors’ “Jungle,” audiences are drawn to heavy instrumentals and fiery melodies. These types of songs offer the perfect background to everything from sporting events to movie soundtracks. For alternative rockers who want to expand their foundations for more carefree endeavors, they have certainly found fame riding along the borders of abrasion and entertainment; finding a happy medium that allows for their expressive music to appeal to a variety of audiences.

For Wales-natives Who’s Molly, cashing in on this appeal comes in the form of their track, “Touch The Sky.”

Who’s Molly’s introduction into the U.S. music scene is a welcome one. Only adding to the recent collection of impressive artists that have found second homes in the States, the idea that Who’s Molly could find international fame is likely. Their sound is as much rock as it is singer-songwriter.

Off of their debut EP, “New Tomorrow, their first track, “Touch The Sky” could perfectly act as their “Radioactive” or “Jungle,” while on subsequent songs, Who’s Molly agreeably dials back for each track without ever betraying their eccentricities.

“Touch The Sky” pairs bluesy vocals courtesy of vocalist Karl Morgan alongside heavy synths that would make Galantis blush. Like southern rockers stumbling on Tomorrowland, the first track off of “New Tomorrow” is most reminiscent of bands like Grizfolk. Impressively composed and confident, the title track off of “New Tomorrow” is just as spectacular. Swaying and more subtle, the echoing “New Tomorrow” is an anthem most similar to Halsey’s “New Americana.” Like the sentiments of Halsey’s single, “New Tomorrow” sings of inclusion as the band looks to the future. It’s more cheerful than “Touch The Sky” while still holding onto the darker style of the lead track.

On “Tinseltown” and “Chasing Summer,” Who’s Molly continues a sense of devolvement with two tracks that become borderline acoustic. Just as entertaining as “New Tomorrow” and “Touch The Sky,” “Tinseltown” draws in its listeners like moths to a flame. It’s a warm and lighthearted melody offering reprieve from the intensities of the previous tracks from “New Tomorrow,” “Tinseltown” is engaging and holistically appealing. These moments are continued through “Chasing The Summer.”

Overall, “New Tomorrow” and Who’s Molly provide enough diversity on their short EP to draw in an audience that will surely fall in love with their music. As compelling as Imagine Dragons and as unique as they come, Who’s Molly provide a great jumpstart to building roots in the U.S.

Who’s Molly draws on the power of heavy instrumentals and intices U.S. fans with their latest EP release. Photo provided by whosmolly.co.uk
Who’s Molly draws on the power of heavy instrumentals and intices U.S. fans with their latest EP release.
Photo provided by whosmolly.co.uk