Indie Pop Quintet Alleyways Release New Single ‘Over It’

Alleyways are a indie-pop quintet based in Leeds and ‘Over It’ is their next song to hit the airwaves.

‘Over It’ is a positive display of coming together and couldn’t come at a better time in the current climate. The lead singer, Dougie, sings about the world beyond the internet, which some of us often forget exists. While a song in this style isn’t usually my cup of tea, I can’t help but enjoy this. It’s not cringe, which I find songs along the same lines often can be, and it reminds me of the likes of King No One or Years & Years earlier releases.

The lyrics are captivating; adding to the funkiness of the song while also still holding their serious appeal. ‘Over It’ is a superb job at an indie pop song, giving The 1975 a run for their money and it appears that Dougie could easily pip the crown off of Matty Healy’s head. With the release of their last album, Notes On A Conditional Form, that isn’t hard.

The drum beat is what adds that extra ‘oomph’ to this song, without the fills I think the song may have not worked as well with the vocals. The guitar riff towards the end before the last chorus adds a rhythmic surprise, making the song one of the most enjoyable indie pop songs I’ve heard in a while. Make sure you give it a spin and show your support!

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