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Mixing catchy shout along lyrics with music based solely around an insatiably rhythmic guitar is always good grounding for any band vying for indie rock status to kick off on and Mancunian quintet The Maple State certainly put these basic ingredients to good use.
Brandishing the infectious adrenaline fuelled beats of Bloc Party with grandeur akin to Arcade Fire, ‘We Swear By The Light Life’ is an irresistibly riotous affair that unceremoniously bashes its way in, unleashing dance inducing beats and choruses layered in hooks before making a cool, quick and somewhat sharp exit all within the space of three exhilaratingly fun filled minutes. It’s a smash and grab with a melodic twist that will please ears and feet alike and whilst there may not be anything earth shatteringly new about The Maple State’s formula, ‘We Swear By The Light Life’ will not fail to carve its way into your affections. After all, a bit of razor sharp melodic rock with a sprinkling of indie zest never did anyone any harm.