The Common is an indie rock duo with an uncommon story. Spanning the Atlantic, the band unites Jimmy Swiss (Boston, USA) and Andy Tasker (Scotland) in a seamless, long-distance collaboration. Despite the miles between them, their music feels intimate and immediate—melding heartfelt storytelling, nostalgic melodies, and modern indie rock energy.
Despite being thousands of miles away, The Common comes together to craft psychedelic magic on their debut single, “California Sober.” For a first release, the band has seemingly mastered a sound they can call their own. The jangly anthem is steeped in the sun’s rays and molded into a relatable single from the young band. The hooky outing is a marriage of the duo’s natural ability to craft pop-laden melodies while exploring the limits of their creativity, forcing the single to land somewhere between commercially viable and exciting experimentation. While subtle, The Common injects their individuality into this performance. The writing, while touching, feels like it comes from a personal space and is delivered on sleek guitar rhythms and hypnotic drums. There is a lo-fi warmth to the whole performance that ties the entire performance together, creating a unique and palpable energy on The Common’s debut single. For a first release, “California Sober” is a stunning introduction to a modern band with innate chemistry and fearless creativity.
