SOTD #196 // Range Rover: ‘There’s Nothing For Me Here’

Try as you might, but the first time you ever hear an artist for the first time you can’t help but compare them to someone else. Whether that comparison be drawn to a sound, style, ethos, whatever – it’s a natural instinct we all have. The late, great Arthur Russell is one of the music worlds most touched upon reference points. A man that produced such a vast array of styles throughout his short time on this earth, if he were here with us now I’m guessing he’d be pretty shocked to witness such adoration to his wealthy back catalogue.

Range Rover are three teenagers hailing from San Diego, CA – their approach to creating music is one of pure indulgence. By using any type of musical equipment that they can lay their hands on in order to create their multi-layered songs, there is a sense of genuine excitement that oozes out from the trio. As if they’re constantly experimenting with how far they can push the sonic depths of a standard pop song – just like Arthur. On ‘There’s Nothing For Me Here’ – it’s the murmured, heavily reverbed vocals from Austin Ceaser that recall Arthur Russell’s more experimental personality. The way the vocal loops on top of itself recalls ‘How We Walk On The Moon’ (admittedly the version I have in mind is a remix by a certain Luke Foskey) – even though musically, the two songs couldn’t be further separated.

Range Rover are currently prepping their debut album. Something to keep a close eye on for sure.

Range Rover: ‘There’s Nothing For Me Here’