SINGLE REVIEW: Mirror Club - okayden
Mirror Club throw themselves headfirst into a wall of sound with ‘okayden’, a track that channels early 2000s nostalgia while forging something fresh and dynamic. The Philadelphia-based four-piece—Timothy Recchilongo, Nicholas Malfara, Matthew "Ginger" Brennan, and Gianna Saulino—bring together indie rock, post-punk, and shoegaze to create a sound that’s both powerful and immersive.
From the first note, the track swells into a reverb-drenched, fuzz-heavy downpour, a thick wave of distortion that sets the stage for what’s to come. As the song kicks into gear, the guitars grow even heavier, shifting into a textured, driving force that pushes the track forward. The vocals drift in with a hazy, almost ethereal quality, adding a dreamy contrast to the bold instrumentation.
Lyrically, ‘okayden’ carries a weight of perseverance, a sense of pushing through adversity that lingers long after the song fades out. The chorus is an undeniable earworm, effortlessly singable and practically built to get stuck in your head. Beneath it all, Mirror Club balances accessibility with depth, blending chunky post-rock textures with shoegaze’s hypnotic tendencies while keeping their indie rock sensibilities intact.
Guitar solos howl through the mix, adding even more layers to the already dense soundscape, while gang vocals inject an effervescent energy that lifts the track even higher. There’s a perfect balance of 90s-infused nostalgia and modern execution here—an enthralling, captivating fusion that feels both familiar and refreshingly new. With killer hooks and a sound that demands attention, ‘okayden’ cements Mirror Club as a band to keep an eye on.
