‘Blackout’ is a gorgeously melodic piece of pop music that exudes with indie charm from The Sidleys. With a vintage sound and an innate ability to spin a timeless melody, The Sidley’s music, and their latest album Sugar Kingdom, are like a treasure chest of musical character that just got me digging for more.
Based in Bethesda, Maryland, The Sidleys are -well, they’re the Sidleys. Comprised of siblings Sean, Colin, and Ian Sidley, playing the instruments, and spearheaded by mom and dad Annie and Steve doing the vocals and the production. Looking at this sweet and wholesome family you’d be hard pressed to guess the fantastic level of musicianship that they are operating on.
‘Blackout’ is a snappy and chic piece of indie pop that is oozing with a vintage charisma in its shuffling beats, horn-impersonating guitar riffs, and warm, capable vocals from frontwoman Annie Sidley. The composition, timeless with its out-of-key minor chords and ever-so-emotive dominants, is a pleasure to behold. Nuanced, colorful, and novel.
‘Blackout’ is wonderfully produced. The drums and bass are tight, the guitars are placed perfectly in the mix, the keys gracefully supporting the ensemble, and Annie’s warm presence leading it all forward. ‘Blackout’ is a vividly colored single from The Sidleys.