The Loveless Building hold the line for sweet harmonies and Seattle guitar pop

The Loveless Building’s Hold Up is the sort of indie rock record that understands the old magic of a band actually sounding like a band. Released on 1 June, the Seattle quartet’s album comes with the ingredients that never really go out of style: guitars, vocals, bass, drums, thoughtful lyrics and harmonies that feel earned rather than decorative. The group’s own reference points sit near alternative rock, power pop, post-rock and melodic indie traditions, which helps explain the record’s appeal. Hold Up does not need to pretend that guitar music has been invented this morning. It works because it draws from a lineage of smart, tuneful bands and tries to add another human chapter to it. In a week crowded with experimental electronics and big-name news, The Loveless Building offer something satisfyingly direct: songs with craft, warmth and enough bittersweet lift to keep the windows open.

Source: https://thelovelessbuilding.bandcamp.com/album/hold-up