When you look at it from afar, life’s a blurry series of disparate moments, random paces, ups and downs, drama after drama, with the occasional moment of peace, of blessed content. The Do or Dies‘ Maps & Plans is much like that: it’s various sections eventually leading to a blissful, dreamy crest, but they only last so long. Other songs by this emerging London quartet are just as enticing: Blast’s a ferris wheel of a tune, its rapid-fire vocals culminating in soaring highs, while Fools feels like a honeyed tragedy, like that sensation of crying at sad scenes in a film but having a good time doing it. In fact, on record at least, every Do or Dies track has the same slightly euphoric, saturated quality: one that encourages to you to close your eyes, sway your head and…
The above suggests that, live, they’re a lot rowdier. You can find out tomorrow night - The Do or Dies are once again playing Water Rats in support of Pickpockets & Skyrockets, with tickets here.