North west 4-piece release new single, filled with Soaring Guitars, Infectious Hooks and Indie-Rock Swagger
There’s something refreshingly uncomplicated about a band that knows how to write a proper guitar anthem. No unnecessary embellishments, no chasing trends, just infectious melodies, driving rhythms and a chorus built to be sung back at full volume. That’s precisely what North West four-piece Movin’ On bring to the table with their latest single, Walk Away, a confident, emotionally charged slice of indie rock that demands attention.
Having already amassed over 47,000 Spotify streams across their previous two singles and an endorsement from Johnny Marr for debut single Absoutely, Movin On are beginning to establish themselves as an exciting prospect on the emerging guitar music scene. Walk Away provides further evidence of a band with a natural instinct for melody and a sound that feels both familiar and distinctly their own.
Opening with a combination of warm, ringing guitar chords and an instantly engaging vocal, Walk Away’ wastes little time establishing its melodic foundations. There’s a distinctly British indie-rock character to the instrumentation, with bright, chiming guitar lines weaving around a sturdy and melodic bassline and crisp, energetic percussion.
As the song develops, the guitars become increasingly prominent, introducing melodic flourishes that add colour and movement without overwhelming the arrangement. The rhythm section deserves particular credit, maintaining a tight, propulsive groove that keeps everything moving forward while giving the guitars room to breathe.
Vocally, there’s a raw, unmistakably Northern delivery that suits the music perfectly. Rather than reaching for unnecessary theatrics, frontman Elijah Jenkins, allows the melody and emotion to carry the performance. His slightly rough-edged vocals lend authenticity to lyrics exploring fractured relationships, lingering memories and the difficulty of leaving the past behind.
“And now I guess its time, for me to walk away”
The chorus is where everything clicks into place. Guitars open up, the percussion hits harder and the vocal melody rises into an infectious, singalong refrain. Movin’ On are developing a very happy knack of creating songs that have you up on your feet. There’s an effortless anthemic quality to the song,
And then arrives Alfie’s rather cool euphoric and infectious guitar solo, that takes centre stage, elevating Walk Away beyond conventional indie-rock territory. Rather than feeling like an unnecessary indulgence, it’s a genuinely satisfying moment that showcases the band’s musicianship and adds another dimension to their sound. Ahead of the final chorus, the pace is completely dropped, allowing Elijah’s poweful and emotive vocal sing the line “I’d rather you stay, than go through the memories in my head” before the returning chorus provides a fitting release, with the repeated declaration of “to walk away” giving the closing moments a sense of emotional resolution. Even as the lyrics suggest moving on, the music remains defiantly uplifting, carrying its momentum through to a confident, guitar-led finish.
Movin On aren’t attempting to reinvent British guitar music, but that’s hardly the point. What they offer is arguably more important: strong songwriting, genuine personality and an instinctive understanding of what makes a great indie-rock record connect.
With infectious hooks, impressive guitar work and a chorus that refuses to leave your head, Walk Away is a confident statement from a band beginning to find their feet.
Movin On might be singing about walking away, but on this evidence, they’re a band worth sticking around for.
Walk Away is out now on all streaming and download platforms.
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