Water Rise, a Nantes-based bassist-guitarist turned ringmaster of percussive low end and thunderous drums, drops a gleeful nod to skate-punk nostalgia with “AFK (Away From Knitting)” featuring Nick Eyra and Karbonium. Drawing on British rock swagger and cinematic sensibility, Water Rise builds a bridge between adrenaline-fueled college rock and modern indie production so that this single feels like a roadside billboard for your next escape.
Right out of the gate the track hurtles forward as bustling, pumping drums push driving melodic guitars and a deep, percussive bass that rattles your ribs. The singer’s raspy, high voice threads energy, while backing vocals gang-hype behind into a communal shout-along, while the song being a manifesto for unplugging. He declares, “AFK, you’ll find me on the freeway,” and the hook sticks like gum to a sole.
Then, as if to prove they mean business, the band drops a swooping, bending guitar solo that twists and turns with skateboard grace, landing with satisfying friction. Production-wise the mix keeps the grit intact without turning muddy. The drums are crisp, bass is beefy, and guitars gleam when they need to.
In short, “AFK (Away From Knitting)” is a compact blast of nostalgia modernized. It’s upbeat, tight, and infectiously hopeful. It’s tailor-made for pop-punk revival playlists, road trips, and rooftop sing-alongs. So crank it up, take the exit, and let Water Rise’s wave carry you for a while.
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Review by: Naomi Joan