#18. The Raquels - Just a Txt
The Raquels are an up and coming 4 piece act out of Columbus that I had the pleasure of covering earlier this year. They like to call their sound "new-new wave" and "a DIY boy band", even if they sound nothing like the stereotypical 1990s boy band you'd imagine. Instead they blend a mix of bands like The 1975 and Two Door Cinema Club to create and fun and unique sound. Their live show is second to none as far as energy and excitement go, and they also embarked on a US tour this summer, going as far as New Orleans, New York and Florida. The band also released 5 singles over the last 12 months and are working on their debut EP.
Long before I met them, I first heard "Just a Txt" on Spotify's Local Discover channel.
The song has bouncy guitars, sparkly synths and a thumping bass riff from keyboardist Dave Butler. Guitarist Gabe Ritz uses his smoky voice to sing lead on the track, which touches on how we communicate, or perhaps how bad we are at communicating truthfully in 2018. It's about knowing that you're ghosting someone, but feeling somewhat bad about it. The 5 songs on the EP have over 25k streams on Spotify and the band has been known to sell-out venues around town, showing that they have staying power. Here's to more music from them in the future!
The song has bouncy guitars, sparkly synths and a thumping bass riff from keyboardist Dave Butler. Guitarist Gabe Ritz uses his smoky voice to sing lead on the track, which touches on how we communicate, or perhaps how bad we are at communicating truthfully in 2018. It's about knowing that you're ghosting someone, but feeling somewhat bad about it. The 5 songs on the EP have over 25k streams on Spotify and the band has been known to sell-out venues around town, showing that they have staying power. Here's to more music from them in the future!
Favorite line: "They'll get the message with no message at all"
Title: Just a Txt
Artist: The Raquels
Album: Just a Txt Single
Previous #18s
2017: Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness - Fire Escape
2016: House of Heroes - In The End
2015: New Found Glory - Selfless
2014: Bleachers - I Wanna Get Better
2013: Biffy Clyro - Black Chandelier
2012: Santigold - Disparate Youth
2011: House of Heroes - Galveston
2010: Rammstein - Fruhling in Paris
2009: Sick Puppies - I Hate You
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