Stepbrother

Ten formative years have nourished the tastes and talents of Ladbroke Grove five-piece, Stepbrother. Navigating their youth together, from Brit School and beyond, they collectively take cues from the lyrical density mastered by artists like James Blake and Thom Yorke and the jagged, matter of fact mentality of David Byrne. Their debut album, Don’t Frighten the Horses, is a sonic exultation of its own. An endearing and sumptuous listen, it progresses through tales of love and loss, welcoming in catharsis and self-acceptance, serving as a stamped marker on teen existence and a taste and texture of the waters they can shore. Beautiful things are happening.