Station Of The Cross by Herds: Review

by Gabe Finch February 8, 2023

February 8, 2023

Nottingham-based indie band Herds have made a big splash with their fresh new single ‘Station Of The Cross’. The band is a master of washed epic stories, has a progressive sound that is an eclectic combination of several genres; the members had played in the alternative rock band The Amber Herd before its dissolution. The song is a unique creation that keeps the best parts of indie music while also including aspects of alternative rock, psychedelic rock, new wave, and post-punk. The band’s use of diverse sounds evokes alt-folk and folk-rock artists while offering a fresh perspective on the genre consistent with their indie aesthetic.

The dramatic song demonstrates the band’s musical charisma. The uplifting rhythmic beats help maintain the many instruments in tune while supporting the dynamic character of the song’s complex chord progressions and gorgeous vocal harmonies, creating a rich and resonant atmosphere. The band’s sound is an effortless fusion of 1970s psychedelia, 1980s indie rock, and current indie rock. The beauty of this music lies in the skillful way in which its numerous stylistic influences are blended to create an evocative whole.

‘Station of the Cross’, immediately established the band as a force to be reckoned with. Herds have shown themselves to be a talented collective with excellent writing, arrangement, and performance, elevating this song to a must for any fan of alternative indie music.