The track is just the latest anthem from an outfit that specialise in them
Retro Video Club are an outfit that possess a sound that draws you in immediately, whether it is their upbeat brand of energetic indie rock or frontman Liam Allison’s engaging vocals, there is just something intangible about the outfit that feels effortlessly captivating and fun.
Latest release ‘Faking’ probably isn’t the happiest track in their arsenal, but does a stellar job of delivering in terms of conviction and bringing the infectious sense of energy that the outfit are known for. The Edinburgh-based outfit tackle love, and more specifically, lost love on the track, and the petty arguments and heated debates that can follow. This sense of intensity and passion is matched by their sound throughout, and turn a relatable situation into an anthemic track that is easy to grow invested in.
“Faking is about being bitter, and trying to leave one last dig at your ex before moving on with your life,” say the band. “It’s the age old tale of a lover scorned, and how in the 21st century, people get their licks in.” The blistering new single hears frontman Liam Allison vehemently recite texts from an ex-lover, “Baby, I was faking, I’m done with all the things that you gave me, arguments and sex that was overrated,” as a combination of stomping drums, roaring bass, and scorching guitars lifts the track skywards.
