Orchards – ‘Trust Issues’

As the days continue to grow shorter and the dark of night creeps in ever earlier, many will be doting for a bit of brightness right about now. Right on cue, Orchards have arrived with a gorgeous ray of sonic sunshine in the form of their brand new EP ‘Trust Issues’. The fervent flurry of five songs passes by in a flash but it’s a strong step forward off the back of last year’s debut album ‘Lovecore’. Opening with lead single ‘Leave Us Here (We’re Fine)’, the Brighton trio kick off with their most anthemic track to date. Championing a hugely infectious chorus (even by their own already exceptional standard) in favour of their typically atypical math-rock flirtations makes for an introduction that will stay on listeners’ lips long after their first run through. Often remaining reserved and ...