A Different Take on ‘Sad Girl Autumn’ - S.O.M.E. by DAISY
Cover art for DAISY’s newest EP, S.O.M.E
Los Angeles-based band DAISY returns with another ethereal, jazz-R&B style EP. Though S.O.M.E. is only six tracks long, the impressive collection of songs pleases listeners; encapsulating the full listening experience of an album into only 27 minutes and 50 seconds. Released in early October, the EP is upbeat and feel-good despite its lyrics, taking listeners on a transformative journey. With winter blues coming up fast, this refreshing EP could not have come at a better time. A quick break from other “sad girl Autumn” releases, the EP’s jazzy beats paired with lead singer Daisy’s soulful, sweet voice is nothing short of sunshine-esque, yet lyrically melancholy. From the swelling instrumentals within “Rosie” to the strong beat of “Eastside,” the S.O.M.E. EP proves itself to be nothing short of great.
(L to R) Matt Fidley, Daisy Hammel-Buffa, Alex Kasvikis and Ben Roswell Salk make up DAISY
Image courtesy of DAISY on Instagram // @daisytheband
With lyrics such as “Do you wish it was me?” from “Shade,” the EP provides similar thematic notes to DAISY’s past releases. Continuing down a path of melodic self-reflection, the band’s new EP is reminiscent of both Smoke About It and HAVE A SNACK, and fans have no complaints. DAISY’s members include: vocalist Daisy Hamel-Buffa, Alex Kasvikis on bass, guitarist Matt Fidley and Ben Roswell Salk on the keyboard. The entirety of their EP combines multiple genres and overlapping instrumentals to create a perfect balance of all-consuming music.
The collection of songs starts off strong with the upbeat, “We’re Alright.” This leads into “Shade,” which may be considered the outlier on the EP, taking on a slower, more somber note than the rest of the album. “Eastside,” the current most popular song on the EP follows this, bringing listeners back to a more classic R&B sound using descending notes that pair with a strong backbeat, coming just close enough to overwhelming the senses yet still remaining at perfect balance. The fourth track, “Roswell’s Theme” serves as a breathtaking instrumental interlude that balances out the EP with a break from lyrics.
Almost every song begins with a series of enchanting instrumentals, but “Rosie” does this particularly well, beginning with a charming keyboard line that transitions smoothly from the solely instrumental interlude, depicting an all-too-familiar sense of longing in its lyrics as Daisy sings, “Why would you whisper I love you, and surely return to your old ways?” The song notably alludes to previous work, repeating the lyric “baby love,” an ode to their most popular song, “Way Cool Baby Love” from the Smoke About It EP. “5th & Western” goes back to the band’s roots to complete the EP, putting the sole focus on Daisy’s consistently impressive vocal runs. The song is perhaps most impressive in its bridge, supported by a strong, muted guitar/bassline and a unique, jazz piano theme as the tempo picks up significantly. This song and its further conclusion of the EP prove that DAISY is doing something truly special with their sound.
Proving themselves a hidden gem in modern music, DAISY deserves more recognition in their work. The group brings together a fusion of multiple genres and furthermore an astounding culmination of music in their third EP S.O.M.E. The band has not announced any future projects, but you can keep up with concert dates and more via their Instagram.