With a sound that will appeal to fans of Bahamas, Youth Basketball creates a solid groove out of a pentatonic piano riff and some natural production mojo. Joining hints of jazz harmony with a straight feel-good pop, the sound here is energetic, yet restrained, resulting in a slow burn of supportive energy for that girl on her own, coupled with a strong instinct for memorable hook-making.
With a lead guitar duet and a bouncy performance from the electric bass, we are immediately engaged with the complex orchestration of a simple folk-pop chord structure. Digging in with the lyrics, we find a subtle chemistry between hardship and our ability to rise to the moment - but it only gets you so far.
