Old Fame formed from the ashes of the members’ former projects in 2018.
They site their main musical influences as Manchester Orchestra, Fleet Foxes, and Radiohead.
I can’t say I disagree but upon first and subsequent listens of their new single, “Cumberland” I couldn’t help but draw comparisons to Circa Survive. Both instrumentally and vocally. Silky, haunting vocals are sporadic throughout this 4 minute track. The moments where the vocals fade out, the guitar riffs lull you into a trance.
The end of “Cumberland” reminds me of the breakdown from “Get Out”.
For some reason, yelling is just a great way to end a song.
“Cumberland” is about perseverance and overcoming self doubt, which I think is a more relevant topic than ever.
Old Fame are staring indie rock giants in their face and challenging them by making something creative and original. I give these guys a lot of credit for making something that’s so accessible and also uniquely their own.
Check out “Cumberland” below:
