TRACK REVIEW: Goodnight Kid – House (With A Balcony)

Alt. emo rock band Goodnight Kid‘s House (With A Balcony) is an outstanding debut that describes the precarious boundary between emotional transparency and the tenacity of survival.

The track itself is honest and emotionally vulnerable through raw, rapid and desperate instrumentation. Drawing inspiration from 2000s alt., pop-punk and Midwestern emo, the poignant and emotionally-charged lyrics describe the human proclivity towards stalling the inevitable. In silvery, pleading vocals, lead singer Fryer paints a beautiful yet painful picture of seeking safety in an individual, even as the relationship collapses under the weight of its irreparable mistakes. An exceptional release, Goodnight Kid’s music is perfect for those looking for an amalgamation between the instrumental composition of Green Day and the lyrical honesty of Paramore.