Single Review: The Lightning

Well-established Kapiti based singer and writer, AJ Crawshaw and his band have just released a thought-provoking new single The Lightning. A motivational pop infused rock track about living life and connecting with what makes you feel alive.

This is a lively number, with bucket loads of upbeat energy and solid expressive vocals. Vigorous drumming from Dan Watson “sonically bashing out a rock bands version of a dance beat”, complements the clean bass from Simon Laracy and driving electric guitar from Cam Sutton; altogether creating a substantial auditory treat of clean tight sound.

AJ Crawshaw proves that he can harmoniously belt out a ripper of a track with The Lightning. This is a great Kiwi summer rock track to get you moving. Clever layering of vocals and instruments add to the complexity of this single.

The album art for this single release is stunning work by Carl Ingram, which really depicts the vibe of the track and the story of the song.