Cork alternative band The Vercettis have released their new EP, ‘Starfish Island’. A diverse and energetic EP  ‘Starfish Island’ showcases the slick, swaggering sound of The Vercettis through vivid and kinetic musicianship.

There is sublime bass lines, sweltering guitar moments and rich rhythms within this EP. ‘Porno Star’ – doused in funk flavoured dance rock, kick starts the EP. This catchy track which explores male sexual insecurity features slinky guitar lines, a sprightly bass and buoyant beat to add a quirky and entertaining backdrop for its theme. ‘Bang’ introduces a bluesy tone to the bands sound. With a scorching guitar solo and psychedelic tinges between the heavy riff, snappy drums and alien- esque sounds- its a sensual and eerie track to wrap your ears around. ‘You’ follows fleshing out the bands sublime guitar work as a sweet guitar melody weaves through the chilled out number with vibrant delicate tones. Laid back and effortlessly easy on the ears this track blends in a sprinkling of hip hop influences against a wistful melody and floaty dreamy soundscape. ‘Cradula’ brings us to the end of the EP with an infectious foot tapping beat as this luring dark number surges with a sultry yet ominous alternative rock tone. This track is perfectly crafted for that goosebump inducing, menacing feeling as rich instrumentation slinks in creating a sense of haunting dramatic horror. The track develops to a wonderful instrumental section that becomes peppy, dance infused and quirky before returning to the rhythmic thud and ghostly creep. The track which is written from the perspective of the vampire “Cradula” as he attempts to seduce his next victim is a magnificent and cinematic end to the EP.

The Vercettis showcase their quirky and creative musicianship in ‘Starfish Island’. Each track is packed with rich vibrant instrumentation that is sure to stir your darkest side while enticing your dancing bone and tantalizing/tickling your alternative rock itch.

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