Apple Tree by BUNCH OF ACE is a charming alt-pop track with some brilliant folk influences. It stands out because of the enthusiasm and joy at the core of its execution - no apple pun intended!
Bunch of Ace is made up of two 15-year-old twins who have been making and releasing music since they were thirteen. It’s amazing to see their sonic evolution throughout their discography of songs already released on Spotify. In this latest song, Apple Tree, Bunch of Ace captures the sense of joy in watching nature grow and change around you as the days get longer and warmer. It is imbued with sunbleached confidence and energy, electrifying even the most mediocre of British summers with that sense of freedom created by their unique timbre and style.
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The vocals lead the composition from the front, aided by their powerful position in the mix. They deliver the lyrics with a sense of conviction, purpose and joy. There is a clear sense of connection between the different elements of the composition. It feels as if their experience making music together has led to a sense of trust that allows them to experiment with sound and support each other in their strong moments. An example of this is the way the guitar elevates important vocal moments through the use of call and response. After the vocalist delivers a key lyric, the guitar imitates that melodic pattern, backing up the vocal delivery and showing off that connection between the different parts of the track. The guitar has a fuzzy distortion that becomes more apparent in the latter half of the track, around the guitar solo. This distortion builds its texture and heightens the sense of confidence and joy throughout the piece with its bold sonic energy and conviction in execution.
Overall, I’m impressed with the cohesion of Apple Tree. With how much they have achieved so early in their career, I’m looking forward to hearing how they evolve their sound as they continue to explore and develop their unique sonic signature.
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