The Hi-Tops is a band from Calgary,
Alberta in Canada. Their sophomore EP is titled Characters and features six fun alt-rock tunes. The quartet’s EP is
released via Sodeh Records, a local Montreal label, and I’m always happy to
promote quality Canuck talent, especially when it’s from a label in my neck of
the woods. Characters is a collection
of songs that reflect the band's experiences living under the same roof during
their first year together.
Every song has a different flavour,
starting with “Shivers”, a cool alternative tune which reminds me a bit of the
band Offspring, particularly because of the vocals. “Change of the Season” is
more solemn, more of a rock number, and a highlight of the EP. “Peaches and Cream”,
the current single, is catchy as hell with its semi-pop hooks and is easily my
fave track of the EP. “Criminal” and “Pretender” are both kick-ass songs before
the last track, “Old Enough”, a slower, more mellow jam that is a bit of a contemplative
song.
The Hi-Tops show a lot of promise
with this new EP. Full of infectious grooves that are perfect for those summer
drives with the windows down. Alternative, hard rock, and even pop fans will
find something to their liking here. Characters
was supposed to have been released on May 12th but I don’t see it on
their Bandcamp page yet. I guess it’s just a matter of time before it becomes
available. In the meantime, you can listen to it on Spotify at the link below.
The Hi-Tops on Bandcamp: https://thehi-tops.bandcamp.com/
The Hi-Tops on Spotify
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