Bristol-based rock band Chandra has officially joined the line and is currently making waves on the music scene with their debut EP, “Lifted.” This collection of six-track goodness aims to promote a positive vibe through its uplifting and feel-good music, which perfectly captures the general energy of the band — energized and inspired. With Chandra Nair serving as the helmsman of this band, they managed to create music that is packed with high hopes and positivity from human experience, along with his other band members, Rock Cheung, Chris Wing, and Keith Jones.
Each track on the EP was made with the utmost care and attention by the band. With Chandra sharing their vision and positivity through their music, Lifted is a sure-fire proof of the band’s capacity to connect with listeners and make them feel good through good music. With the track “Smile (No Fox Gibbon)” opening the whole EP, this song will take you back to the nostalgic sound of pop/alt-rock of your young years. Chandra’s approach, with the fusion of simple yet powerful lyrics plus catchy melodies, creates this sense of familiarity that will surely make it hard for you to resist. This track perfectly captures your attention as a listener, and it sets the right tone to start the listening experience.
Following hard is the track “Pretty,” as it gives you this friendly vibe through the song brought by clear and uplifting vocal performance on this track. It is an effortlessly good song with this familiar and nostalgic production backdrop that will charm the listeners because of its core message that centers on true beauty and how it lies in authenticity. It talks about embracing one’s identity that is uniquely yours rather than following the imposed ideals of conformity.
“Lifted” is the lead track for this EP that serves as the heart of this release. This song, which initially release as an EP teaser last July 19, directly connects with the audience as it talks about having a positive attitude during challenging times. This attitude can uplift oneself and others. This is also about finding joy and overcoming negativity together, which inspires the listeners to listen more and confront lives with full confidence and a positive outlook.
On the other hand, “I’ll Be There” is the third track on the EP Lifted. It spiced things up with some hard-hitting drums and catchy tunes that were satisfyingly good in both their composition and execution aspects. With the line “We. Can. We. Can. Do. This!” each punctuated, it expresses confidence in man’s ability to overcome challenges. This song is a powerful take on situations where, despite all the negative things that are happening around you, you as an individual have the capacity to create positivity through compassion, support, and kindness for one another.
“Lighters To The Sky (EP Version)” is the reimagined version of the track, giving a new and upgraded vibe to this fan favorite. This new version is a nostalgic take on the track, giving a refreshing take on the song that strikes a balance between the new and the familiar. This track is a song that serves as an invitation for the audience to act up, stand up, and overcome one’s fear and doubts to pursue greater heights through resilience and determination. This track serves as an encouragement to focus on your goals and believes that greater things happen if you work hard.
Lastly, “Overload” closes the curtain on this EP. This track talks about these familiar and relatable issues, like struggling in a world filled with suffering, fear, and lies, but despite those things, the song recognizes the power of hope and how it gives you the spark to keep on going. It is a slow rock ballad that tugs at the right strings to connect with your soul. There’s an undeniable depth to this track, which ensures that this EP ends on a connecting and powerful note.
Lifted is music to be experienced. It is an EP packed with Chandra’s signature musicality that is loaded with energy, skills, and talent in musical craftsmanship. Lifted is now available on all your favorite streaming platforms for you to enjoy. Check out this good blend of nostalgic rock music that is full of authentic goodness of emotions, uplifting messages, and thought-provoking lines and lyrics. Follow Chandra on their social media accounts to learn more about this band and to dive deeper into their high-quality music. Stream “Lifted” by Chandra now!
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About the Author
Tine Quirino, also known as Kristine, is a writer (frustrated one), a dreamer (serial sleeper), an INFJ (also INTP/J), a (professional) fangirl, and a good listener (‘literally and figuratively,’ she states).
She is just here, lurking somewhere, enjoying all your music. Music of any kind is still music, after all.
