The Survival Code – Haunted By Myself

I have previously reviewed music by The Survival Code, and I am always eager to hear more from them. This one is, yet again, a great track that does not disappoint. But let me remind you who The Survival Code is.

The Survival Code are a London-based rock duo comprising of Gary McGuinness on guitar and vocals and Simon Hartop on drums and vocals. The band has been around in many different formats since 2012 but it was in 2018 that they found their final line up and sound.

Haunted By Myself is their latest single and was released on 14/07/2023.

And what a track it is! I was impressed by previous releases by this duo but this one has got to be my favourite so far!

Erupting into life as soon as it starts, the guitars are heavy and pounding, slight distortion giving a fuzzy feel to them but at the same time there are melodies and hooks that really pull you into the music. The drumming is, once again, really energetic, and hard hitting and with plenty of crashing cymbals, there is a rawness and attitude to it.

The vocals are gritty and powerful, and the backing vocals really give the track depth and dimension. With a nostalgic nod back to alternative rock and emo rock of the late 90’s, the band also manages to maintain a freshness and modernness to the song that keeps their sound up to date.

I loved this track, and I listened to it three or four times, and the thing that always amazes me about The Survival Code is just how big a sound they manage to achieve with just the two of them! Just sheer talent, musicianship, and hard work.

Well done The Survival Code! Another top-notch tracks that should be on everybody’s playlists!