New Music Review - ‘Something Else’ by Odds & Ends
This is so aesthetically pleasing! Credit to frontman of Odds & Ends, Koen Aldershof and Jemilah Ross-Hayes for this cover of Something Else, available now.
Well, well, well. Look who is back! Odds & Ends have thrown down their smashing new track, Something Else on Friday and it’s come in hot off the press, giving some whiplash of excitement to this weeks releases.
Odds & Ends are not ones to bring out new music within quick succession, which undoubtedly makes them a band that you can get your thrills from because they tend to play up their music and test the waters when taking the time to release and tune into what they are looking to achieve.
Taking the time to perfect tunes is something that has been very evident within the New Zealand music scene and for that, I extend my congratulations to all those who allow the time to figure things out and intend to work until they are happy with the art they’ve created. Odds & Ends is no exception in this case as Something Else sends out a lot of sparks when you hear it.
Something Else brings forth a light of non-complex, perfectly chilled lyrics. It also has a solid base with the colourful drums that came about in 2018, making this the highlight of the latest drop from the Auckland-based band.
The line “I got bad news in my ears, I wish for something, I wish for something else” is an unforgettable moment in the song, extending various thought processes for listeners that can be related to any situation in their lives or just the current way of the world. I feel that Odds & Ends were able to bring this to life in such a vibrant, positive way, a special piece of the song.
Having been in lockdown for quite some time never stopped the Odds & Ends guys from being able to work on Something Else - it was for the most part, a seamless transition from being in the same room together to working digitally during that time, according to Odds & Ends drummer, Max Earnshaw.
While Something Else was originally pegged to be released in November 2021, due to covid this was postponed a few times. It has been worth the wait however, as it holds major indie-rock/alternative pop vibes and is a great party track to chuck on at any time of the day.
Something Else feels perfect for the Autumn season, keeping the warmth enclosed within not only the track itself, but with listeners, too.