Four-piece band from Southend-on-Sea, UK, The Trusted, released their latest single “The Lightning” on October 4, 2024. This single takes their sound to new heights by touching on the ego, self-worth, and the untapped potential within us all.
The song opens with a pulse of thumping drums and shimmering guitar melodies. Tom Cunningham’s vocals are thick and emotive, dripping with a raw vulnerability that contrasts beautifully with the electrifying soundscape. With a low range, both grainy and sweet, his voice glides through the verses, building up to an exhilarating falsetto that soars into the song’s explosive chorus. The emotive delivery of the chorus, paired with the surging instrumentals, amplifies the song’s powerful message of self-realization and empowerment.
The instrumentals shimmer and surge like that of speeding through city streets at night, illuminated by the rush of passing streetlights. The production is slick, with electronica glistening through the layers. It recalls the lush, textured production style of LCD Soundsystem while nodding to both Peter Gabriel’s innovative sound.
“The Lightning” is a stunning and mesmerizing track that provides entertainment through soaring vocals and instrumentals, giving you that rush and sensation from the inside. It musically manages to touch your true spirit if you really submit to it.
So listen to it and await the exciting chance to catch The Trusted live at Hot Box, Chelmsford, on October 25, 2024, for a chance to experience this electrifying single in all its live glory.
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Photo credits: Jordan White
Review by: Naomi Joan