London-based singer-songwriter Chris Home hits the ground running with his swaggering new single, “Saturday High.” Serving as the lead taste of his upcoming album Everything Ends With Songs, the track was recorded at RoomTo Studio in Barcelona alongside producers Oscar García Bragado and Jason Boshoff. Drawing heavy inspiration from 90s British indie icons like Oasis and Reverend and The Makers, Home zeros in on the magic of transitions, specifically that electric buzz of anticipation right before heading out for a weekend at the pub or football match.
From the opening chords, “Saturday High” wraps you in a blanket of warm guitar melodies that instantly set a nostalgic yet lively scene. Home’s husky vocals take center stage, singing with a sense of building, smug tension that mirrors the exact feeling of getting ready for a big night out. Just as the excitement reaches a tipping point, thumping drums kick in, grounding the atmosphere and driving the track forward with unstoppable momentum.
As the song hits its stride, the arrangement blossoms into a full-blown indie anthem. A particularly sweet highlight comes during the chorus, where Home’s wife, Sarah, joins in on backing vocals to add an extra layer of warmth and camaraderie to the mix. It is a brilliant, feel-good moment that captures lightning in a bottle, celebrating the journey just as much as the destination. All in all, Chris Home knocks it out of the park with “Saturday High,” delivering a guitar-led gem that will have you itching for the weekend.
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Review by: Naomi Joan