Written by Nathan Douthwaite
Track of the week: Blaenavon “Hell Is My Head”
This week I have chosen a track from a band who will no doubt gain popularity and recognition throughout 2016.
Blaenavon came onto the music scene in 2013 when they released their EP “Koso.”
It wasn’t long before fans were calling for more music and a tour. However Blaenavon, consisting of Ben Gregory, Frank Wright and Harris McMillan, decided that they would finish their education before branching out into the music world.
Then in late 2015 Blaenavon released their follow up EP “Miss World” which proved how evolved the band were becoming.
The EP’s opener “Hell Is My Head” is my track of the week.
Opening with a tight drum beat the track launches into an indie ballad, with big guitar riffs bellowing into your ears.
The music levels lower and Ben Gregory’s vocals punch through with an emotional tone.
It opens the song up and when the guitar solo breaks in you are taken inside the world of Blaenavon.
Ben Gregory’s powerful vocals turn into a wailing frenzy of “oh and ah’s.”
The song comes to a close with singular strained guitar notes ringing in your ears.
I chose this track as it shows the evolution that Blaenavon have gone under over two years. Even though “Koso” and “Miss World” both reflect what Blaenavon are about. “Miss World” is a mature EP, with strong production value and an attraction like no other.
Listen to “Hell Is My Head” below: