With a brand new single sneakily taking us by a surprise this Friday, Coasters release The Mother/ Father Song and not a moment too soon. It is a heart-grabbing, tender and real offering from Cape Town’s up-and-coming sweethearts which begs to be played on repeat.

The balance of an angelic vocal narrative framed by gorgeous instrumental backing, draws out the tender sweetness of Katarina Staines’ vocals by subtly supporting and channelling the song in a raw, yet vivid journey that will ABSOLUTELY have you in your feels. The production on this track is nothing short of spectacular, the interweaving layers create a rich fullness that is as comforting as a hug from your mum – which after this song is very much needed.

I know I need to write with a sense of balance but I find it incredibly difficult with Coasters. Maybe my love for them as people influences a sense of bias, but when I see their meteoric rise and very simply, when I listen to a new Coasters song, I am wowed with my hands moving towards favouriting almost seconds into the listen.

The duo’s continued development of their sound in a very short space of time speaks volumes about the band’s growth. With a playful and beautiful dynamic, the duo makes what music should always be: something special, something fun but also something rare.

This song is no different. It is a soft and gentle Whammy bar straight to the heart. With elements of Last Dinner Party, Goth Babe influence on guitar, Men I Trust and a big influence from the band Her’s especially in the opening riff, the ethereal sound from Kata’s vocals is held in balance by Lukes’s gentle yet melancholic guitar riffs – subtle yet packed with intricacy and a focus on delivery that sonically explores and creates the nostalgia and pang of memory that resonate so delicately within ourself.

 It is a track that has the feeling of this sunny Spring day after the harshness of winter; full of rebirth and a sense of powerful family energy in a wave of unspoken childhood nostalgia. Remembering being safe in the arms of your parents or the warmth of an old home movie.  The song is pretty soft and gentle, but raw, real and intimate.

 All of this praise being said, while not detracting way shape size or form from the rest of the band, the vocals are what makes this song so outstanding. Katarina’s delivery is hauntingly devasting with a voice that plays on the heartstrings like an angel on a harp.

The ping pong-esque back and forth between Luke and Kata in the outro brings us back after the gentle instrumental exploration that perfectly brings the experience back to the real world. As the last note finishes, it leaves you aching for an album of songs like this.

Coasters are now on their first European tour, blazing a trail that will only seek to continue their journey to the top. As said in my previous Coasters piece, “Coasters to Glasto baby”. We’ll be seeing more of them when they get back for more Summer sets!