By Angelina Singer, Rock At Night Boston
Review: Bear Park’s single “Keep On Smiling” – Release date March 29, 2024
The latest single from Bear Park lives up to its name flawlessly. “Keep on Smiling” blends all the best alt-pop and indie music has to offer, with an added atmospheric stripped-down arpeggiated guitar intro slightly cognizant of millennial-favorite emo bands. This sonic motif also pops up again during the first verse, which collides with the vocal rhythm in a really deliberate, clever way.
Lyrically, I loved the rhyming of “rocket” and “pocket”, bringing a staccato flair to an already amped-up tune ideal for setting the tone for the best spring and summer parties of 2024. At the end of the day, life is what you make it, and this band encourages listeners to do that without coming off as cheesy. Familiar chord changes layered with an energetic drum beat help listeners feel right at home without being bored. I especially appreciated the subtle rhythmic nuances which set this band apart from similar acts. Don’t forget to listen to “Keep on Smiling” as the weather warms up – it’s the perfect soundtrack to an indie coming-of-age movie, or even just your own summertime adventures.
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THE BAND
Shay -guitars bass vocals
Guy -guitars vocals
Adam -drums percussion vocals
LIVE GIGS FOR 2024
30th March 2024 – Liam Fender support, Newcastle
2nd April 2024 – The Chapel, Nottingham
20th April 2024 – HMV Newcastle
1st June 2024 – Tom’s Fest, Chester-Le-Street. Festival
23rd June 2024 – Coastfest, North Shields
17th August 2024 – Hardwick Festival, Sedgefield.
SOCIAL MEDIA
- Review: Liv.’s single ‘Why Yet’ - April 26, 2024
- Review: UK band Bear Park’s single ‘Keep On Smiling’ - March 29, 2024
- Review: Cali Rodi’s EP ‘The Romcom Tapes’ - December 18, 2023
