June 8, 2015 -

Formed back in 2013, the north east of England brings us the scuzzy rock five-piece Sirens In The Delta. Having supported the likes of Funeral For A Friend, Skindred and The Blackout, the band are already making a name for themselves. June 22nd sees the release of the band’s debut EP, Revolutions To Follow, and it’s definitely something to be excited about. With so many upcoming female-fronted rock bands in today’s music industry, it’s not always easy to find something unique. It’s typical for most of these bands to follow the sounds of Paramore and We Are The In Crowd, or take the heavier approach and lean towards Izzy Hale vocals. However, Sirens In The Delta frontwoman Katie neatly sidesteps both of these, with some powerful, heart-stopping vocal work bearing a slight resemblance to that of Skunk Anansie’s Skin. Impressive, to say the least. The record opens with the brand new single Dirty Words. With catchy electric riffs, backed up by a steady drum beat. This track is the firstindication of Katie’s vocal talent, blending perfectly with guitarist Rich’s backing vocals. Memorable lyrics claiming ‘I don’t need you’ make this a powerful track in itself, and it’s no wonder this was chosen for the single release. Next track Paris is faster and heavier, with a plethora of grungy guitar work and heavy bass, broken up by the repetitive chant of ‘ooh, la, la’. Having gained attention from ScuzzTV and BBC Introducing, there’s no denying that it’s highlight of the record. Already, this EP is proving to be one of the catchiest releases of the year, and if you’re a fan of gritty, punky rock ‘n’ roll, you’re in the right place. Casus Belli breaks in with heavy Killswitch riffs. This is where Katie’s remarkable Skin-esque vocal work comes in, belting out some powerful lyrics over a fast, echoing drum beat. Halo seems to focus more on the vocal work, but the end of the track brings us an impressive guitar solo, with elements of Flyleaf creeping in. Efforts combined, thismight just be one of the best track on the EP. But, maybe I’m speaking to soon. Attack is up next, starting out with slow, melodic riffs. As Katie’s emotional vocal work comes in, the track becomes almost haunting, pushing it forward as a very strong contender for that ‘best track’ on the record. It’s beautifully dark, taking elements from various rock genres, combining them into an outstanding masterpiece. The EP ends with the Sabbath-esque Weapon. Hefty guitars and fast drums compliment the echoing vocals, closing the record with yet another impressive feat. If a band are starting out with a debut this great, only good things can follow. Written by: Kelly Ronaldson ||