New Music Review - ‘Bright’ by Marmalade
Bright was released on the 2nd June 2023. Cover artwork provided by Marmalade.
Bright is absolutely right with the recent debut single from Auckland based Marmalade who have been allowing themselves to be heard in many ways since the release.
Bright is this comprehensive piece of art that soars with this effective, unique amount of high energy that only Marmalade can provide. Their infectious, smooth flowing music allows the journey to be this luscious mix of dancing on your taste buds with energetic folds of music that will take you back to your childhood charm filled with sweetness that make you feel fully alive.
Bright has these moments of wondering if the things the band are working towards are worth it, then they realise that as the old saying goes, they can fake it until they make it. With Marmalade, I don’t believe they are required to fake anything until they make it, they just naturally are there and so likeable on all accounts.
Jemilah’s vocalism is powerful as she has this ever so slight grit to her voice that takes the song on a whole 180 journey and that in turn, makes Bright this rollercoaster of fun to be on board with. Accompanied by the remainder of the band pitching in with their drop in the ocean, Bright endeavours to be heard from the rooftops on which Marmalade are playing (MoveSpace, I’m looking at you).
Marmalade have this unique perspective on the world, issuing strong feelings, accompanied with music that is extensively thought out to maximise their astonishing efforts in creation as much as they possibly can.
Bright doesn’t hold back in the field of letting listeners know what’s up, taking them on the road with them of hope, as they do with decadency and power.
Bright suggests that you can take the juices flowing from life and let them drop wherever they are to land in your dreams-turned-realities scale.
Marmalade are quite prominent in the New Zealand music scene, making every single move that they can to get themselves noticed. This includes playing gigs with the likes of SKRAM and other notable musicians, then scoring a slot at the Fifa Women’s World Cup halftime recently (exceptionally impressive if you ask me!).
None of the five members of the band are looking to slow down and the amount they put out into the world is slowly giving their delicious desserts back to them and rightfully so.
Marmalade are a band that you are going to want to keep on the ball with, so make sure that you are following along with them on their journey at the below links -