EP REVIEW: Public Order - HELLO

Emerging Indie Rock outfit Public Order have exploded back into life with the sun-soaked sound of their latest EP, ‘HELLO’. The four-track assortment of anthemic tunes effortlessly captures the sentiment of teenage romance and gut-wrenching nostalgia, guiding listeners on a journey through youthful euphoria supported by fiery instrumentals and bright lyrical work.

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The four-piece may hail from the bucolic town of Merthyr Tydfil, but they’re not afraid of making huge waves in the mainstream scene. The EP’s title track ‘HELLO’ is sincere in its nature but explosive in sound. Propelled by an intoxicating sonic aura and the fuzzy distortion of Indie Rock guitar work, the song encompasses the band’s recognisable soundscape that would perfectly suit a festival stage.

Opening track ‘Joker’ showcases the band’s maturity and versatility. Colourful melodic work builds from a somber introduction before exploding into a toe-tapping snapshot of fleeting youth. Public Order’s early Britpop influences run rife throughout the track as euphoric guitars craft a blissful roof-down, suns-out reflection on teenage culture.

Singer and showman David Ashraf’s vocals almost pay homage to Pop-Punk bands like Neck Deep and Waterparks at times as he floats across a bright soundscape, unafraid to place his heart on his sleeve as his lyrical work dives deep into life, love and loss.

‘STRANGER’ and ‘Someday’ provide similar soul-stirring riffs whilst ebbing and flowing between surging guitars and passionate drum work, inviting electronic beats to add layers to the EP’s closing tracks in a unique twist on the band’s classic soundscape.

Public Order move at lightspeed across each track, toeing the line between dancier realms and the safety of classic electrifying guitars. The EP is sure to place the quartet on the map, and the likelihood of the band joining next year’s festival circuit is almost as high as their confidence and energy.