Serkeidian, The Balance Review
Serkeidian is a five-piece rock band based in Jersey, Channel Islands. Serkeidian’s sound blends alt-rock influences with a 60’s edge and just a hint of pop. The band has been refining their craft as songwriters, and after compiling seven songs they headed into the studio with Jersey producer Wilson Nash to cut their first EP titled, The Balance. With a nice mix of songs that are energetic, guitar driven and contain solid vocal harmonies, the band also pulls in catchy pop elements with keyboards and synths and spot on choruses. Serkeidian is: Marcus Harley (lead vocals); Matt McManus (guitar, vocals); Alex Pitt (guitar, vocals); Piotr Kobus (bass guitar); Leon Bouhaire (drums). Together they harken to what was best about 80s rock bands, unmistakable guitar chops and unequivocal frontman. Serkeidian nails it, with a modern and updated approach. That’s the short of it!
Positives:
Serkeidian offers songs that build over time and are always introducing new elements to keep the songs interesting. Harley has a strong front man voice and persona and Pitt’s guitar work is indubitably creative.
Bottom Line:
The five-piece band Sekeidian brings forth an ambitious, yet centrically focused sound. Their new EP, The Balance highlights seven songs that are varied in feels, styles and colors. The band builds each track on a foundation of solid songwriting. Not afraid to pull in synth and keyboard textualizations when the song calls for it. The band is mainly driven by Pitt’s guitar, while Bouhaire’s and Kobus’ keep a rock-solid steady pulse. The band has interesting vocal harmonies and the album is well produced. The hooks are abundant, the vocals are cogent, and the songs begs for you to sing along. Isn’t that what great rock is really about.