Forget everything you think you know about wistful, small-town indie pop, because Aleutians just dropped a cocktail of feeling with their track “Osiris.” Clocking in at a potent 3 minutes and 48 seconds, “Osiris” proves that DIY spirit from New Brighton can produce something as emotionally eruptive as anything coming out of major studios.
The track builds from a delicate, heartwarming melody that feels like the opening scene of a forgotten 90s film before the drums kick in and the whole thing explodes. The guitars aren’t jangling here; they’re slicing with a purpose, making lines that would make the legends in American Football nod in respect. This is remarkable indie pop that’s been injected with pure rock and roll epinephrine. It’s atmospheric and wholesome in one breath, and a powerhouse the next.
The rhythm is both sturdy and propulsive, giving the track its red hot and full energy. The vocal delivery is brilliantly warm and tender, yet it carries a sandpaper-raw edge that sells every ounce of the song’s poignant theme. And what’s it about? Aleutians have always been masters of mining the wonders of mundane life for gold, and “Osiris” is another compelling chapter about loves lost and chances missed. It’s the kind of gorgeous lyrical detail that hits you while you’re air-guitaring in your bedroom.
This is the soundtrack to your favourite VHS, but that VHS is a bootleg of the most cathartic rock show you never got to see. It’s wonderfully cinematic and completely beautiful in its unapologetic delivery. Aleutians have made a track that is both a beautiful discovery for new listeners and a triumphant evolution for their fans. “Osiris” is a goddamn ride.