Rising out of the ashes of old university bands, Second Pagoda was formed. The 5-piece band consists of singer, drummer, bassist and two guitarists. The band describe themselves as an indie/pop/rock furnace that gain influence from Matt Corby, Grizzly Bear and The Strokes.

Second Pagoda have a range of eclectic influences. This leads to a versatile and interesting sound. Their music is full of strong pounding drumbeats, intricate basslines and gliding arpeggios. Their 2 singles were released in 2020. ‘Mama San’ and ‘Windows’ make up the debut singles from Second Pagoda. Their music is full of life and energy. It is a raucous wall of sound that hits and uplifts you.

Second Pagoda’s first single was titled ‘Windows’. The song plays on themes of getting away and having that space. The songs begins with a solo guitar and incredibly pitched falsetto. The single goes on to build stamina and energy which is only heightened in their live performances.

The instrumental parts to the track are intricately put together to create a perfect musical escape. All elements of the song are inter-connect so that it manages to take you away to another place that incites a sense of freedom.

It is these themes that play out throughout Second Pagoda’s music that make it so accessible and relevant to a wide variety of people and musical styles. I am excited to see what the future holds for this band. Their career is only just beginning and it’s off to a flying start.