The fluid hyper electric guitar lines of "shoelaces" by South London's Joey Maxwell, like a frenetic 10 year old hopped up on sugar and scary stories feels magnetic but anxious at the same time. As the story builds, swells and Maxwell's vox fall into place like thousands of puzzle pieces against artful bending bass lines, solid in the pocket drums and darkly dreamy drones of sound you want to run or dance like your veins are riddled with caffeine.
I am loving the urgency and Maxwell's vocal countenance and in total I am feeling (I think I am) an amalgam of Kennyhoopla meets Joy Division meets Goody Grace meets The Drums with Maxwell, of course, doing his own thing.
Of the track, Joey Maxwell explains, "shoelaces is about social anxiety. It follows different perspectives of a party, those internal thoughts desperately worrying about what other people think of you when the reality is that everyone else is probably in the same boat, staring at their shoelaces. I wrote shoelaces on a rainy, grey day last year and it was the first song I wrote that became a catalyst for the genre change I've been going through with these releases.”
About the Video (from Press Notes):
Shot by the highly regarded JAW (Bring Me The Horizon, Jazmin Bean, JGrrey, Kasien), the music video for "shoelaces" adds depth to the song's meaning Portraying the idea of disconnecting from society and highlighting the desire to find solitude within one's own world. In a world where many are obsessed with sharing every aspect of their lives, Joey's work reminds us of the importance of self-reflection and genuine connections. With the release of "shoelaces" and his upcoming project, he's on track to establish himself as an artist who deeply connects with his audience, not only through guitar-laden melodies, but also profoundly relatable narratives.
Shot by the highly regarded JAW (Bring Me The Horizon, Jazmin Bean, JGrrey, Kasien), the music video for "shoelaces" adds depth to the song's meaning Portraying the idea of disconnecting from society and highlighting the desire to find solitude within one's own world. In a world where many are obsessed with sharing every aspect of their lives, Joey's work reminds us of the importance of self-reflection and genuine connections. With the release of "shoelaces" and his upcoming project, he's on track to establish himself as an artist who deeply connects with his audience, not only through guitar-laden melodies, but also profoundly relatable narratives.
I'm all screwed
Say it too
I'm all about blue
How about you?
Just put your body 'round me
'Cause I don't mind the shakes, don't mind the squeeze
Just put your body 'round me
'Cause I don't mind the shakes, don't mind the squeeze
Just put your body 'round me
'Cause I don't mind the shakes, don't mind the squeeze
Just put your body 'round me
'Cause I don't mind the shakes, don't mind the squeeze
Say it too
I'm all about blue
How about you?
Just put your body 'round me
'Cause I don't mind the shakes, don't mind the squeeze
Just put your body 'round me
'Cause I don't mind the shakes, don't mind the squeeze
Just put your body 'round me
'Cause I don't mind the shakes, don't mind the squeeze
Just put your body 'round me
'Cause I don't mind the shakes, don't mind the squeeze
Joey Maxwell's upcoming EP is due to drop on October 19th.
-Robb Donker Curtius
THE FACTS AS WE KNOW THEM
https://open.spotify.com/artist/24HpqK3rYuuJgdh2WkNtTq
https://www.instagram.com/joeymaxwell_/
Joey Maxwell continues to ride a wave of success that shows no signs of resting anytime soon. After teasing his fans with the alt-rock enticement of singles "hollowing out" and "like a clown," the enigmatic sensation from South London makes a comeback with his latest offering, "shoelaces.” The track proudly takes its place as the third installment in Joey Maxwell’s newfound artistic zenith, serving as a resounding testament to his evolving sound and marking a substantial milestone on the path towards his upcoming EP, don't know how to feel about this, slated for release on October 19th.
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