Song of the Day: Sulk - Black Infinity

Every Monday through Friday, we deliver a different song as part of our Song of the Day podcast subscription. This podcast features exclusive KEXP in-studio performances, unreleased songs, and recordings from independent artists that our DJ’s think you should hear. Today’s song, featured on the Morning Show with John Richards, is “Black Infinity” by Sulk from their upcoming 2016 album, No Illusions, on Echo Drug Recordings.

Sulk - Black Infinity (MP3)

London band Sulk's first release, Graceless, found the band asserting themselves as the reincarnate of the best British rock bands of the early 90's. Comparisons to greats like the Stone Roses were plenty, and their songwriting is reminiscent of the best of the Gallagher brothers. The latter is certainly a fitting sentiment, as the band excels at harnessing elements of shoegaze to create melody drenched sonic oases. With the release of their sophomore album, No Illusions, on the horizon, the band ventures forward with song of the day "Black Infinity," showcasing an increased utilization of psych elements that get along quite well with their already winning formula. The track features a whirling guitar climbing a seemingly infinite stair case to the airy vocals floating above, with marching drums serving as the anchor and tying everything together. If No Illusions is anything like "Black Infinity", the album will surely carve a place for Sulk along side its predecessors, shaking the comparisons and establishing themselves in the context of their own sound.

Sulk does not currently have any scheduled shows, but keep an eye on their Facebook and website for upcoming tour information. In the meantime check out their video for 2013 track "The Big Blue" below: