Establishing the mood with a excerpt from Seinfeld with reference to Art Vandelay and the title of the track itself, Venetian Blinds opens with subversion and a high concept as we are drawn into an immersive alternative rock guitar soundscape. Needless to say, we are in awe.
The opus expands with situational prose as Thunder Club take us on a journey with their evocative prose and emotive message. The composition demonstrates nothing short of instrumental mastery, and we love the layered harmonies which lend themselves to creating a dimensional energy for the piece.
Thunder Club confess that the themes of Venetian Blinds are “love, loss, and self-discovery”, which comes through with their poetic prowess and authentic approach to songwriting.
Speaking on the message of the release, they add, “The song’s lyrics revolve around a sense of disillusionment and emotional struggle. The protagonist is facing difficulties in a relationship or in their life in general. They feel disconnected from the city they are in, and their attempts to express themselves or find a resolution have been unsuccessful. There’s a sense of running away from their problems, and they are torn between their pride and a desire for another chance. The imagery of cheap red wine on Venetian Blinds serves as a metaphor for the messy and mismatched nature of their situation.”
The band consists of John Burkhardt on drums, Pete Burkhardt on guitar, whilst Dennis Chen slays on guitar and lead vocals, and Conor Johnston shares his skill on bass guitar.
Thunder Club cite Queens of the Stone Age, The Strokes, Illiterate Light, Arctic Monkeys, and Red Hot Chilli Peppers as some of their influences, which we feel come through in their sound, although there is no doubt that the foursome from Baltimore are creating a universe of their own.
We have added Venetian Blinds to our New Music Spotlight playlist, whilst we continue to stream Thunder Club‘s wider discography including Go Ahead, and Pocketbook Lover.