"Keep your head in the clouds", Water District vocalist Tice Griffin sings over a sauntering piano lead as he contemplates over an unrequited love. There’s something old-fashioned about their latest, "Supernova", an unabashedly romantic rock ballad that sports an upbeat melody against biting lyrics that resonate with subtly dramatic effect. It’s a even-tempered love song that has that crisp, uncomplicated sound akin to that of a John Vanderslice production.
Water District will be headlining a show at Ham and Eggs on July 17. "Supernova" is out now via Normandie Records. – Juan Rodríguez