Having started out as Israeli, certainly a controversial choice to some, Tetra have now cemented their rebrand with a self-titled EP of meandering and synth-tinged rock.
Currently confined to the Glaswegian “underground tour circuit”, the band surely have greater aspirations and the appealing brand of alt-rock the quartet are flaunting is a strong first rung on the ladder to wider success.
The release itself is comprised of four tracks, of which single ‘Fossils’ is not one, although its absence is unlikely to cause any serious impact on the overall enjoyment.
Opener ‘Arrival’ helps to secure that “synth-tinged” description from the outset, building on a mystical opening to create a generally melancholy track; successor ‘Sweet Release’ picks up the pace however, serving as a more immediate indie-rock effort, although both flavours are equally pleasant.
Next comes ‘Tommy Lee Jones’, the legend himself lends his name to a track that is more U.S. Marshals than Men in Black, as its undertones of angst and aggression leave a bitter taste in your mouth, although arguably the best feeling in your ears throughout the EP’s fifteen-minute duration.
Closer ‘Inside Is A Maniac’ is a more unpredictable number, with the solemn vocals slightly contradicting the repetitive, yet infectious and energising, guitar line throughout, a moreish musical statement to end on.
Given the quantity of quality jostling for attention in the Glaswegian, and Scottish, music scene Tetra will have to fight hard for their territory, however with an impressive debut EP to their name, progress looks likely for this outfit.
Regardless of any reservations towards the band, the EP is available for free in both digital and physical form, so the quality-cost ratio is infinitely good.
Words: Kyle McCormick
