Southpaw – “Secret’s Out” Single Review

When someone mentions Southpaw to me, I automatically think “energy”, and this song is no exception. Southpaw leave nothing to the imagination with ‘Secrets Out’. The single shows off an almost funk infused indie rock sound, combining good old fashioned riffs with staggered rhythms and vocal hooks. Khalil’s vocal style punctuate the song with smooth lines and snaps of punk-ish energy, while the guitar and bass form a meaty bed for them to rest on. The single sports a hard hitting bridge section layered with interesting vocal dynamics and guitar bends, which then ends abruptly with no drama. Great. Khalil has described his attitude to performing onstage as “energy, energy, energy,” and its clear that this mindset is carried over into the studio. Southpaw always seem to maintain their live energy on their recordings, which is essential for a band of their style and proves the passion and vigour that the band have.