The first time Parlors rehearsed “Lemon Ice”, they knew they had something special.
“As soon as the full band came in on that first hit, there was an energy we all felt that hadn’t necessarily been realized until that point,” says Dan Fullam (drums).
Opening with a verse delivered over haunting broken acoustic chords, the track builds with back-and-forth vocals that are buoyed by the fuzz of a rhythm guitar before fading to that fateful first drop.
From there, 0:35 in and to the end, the song is raw energy.
“Lemon Ice” is meant to be played loud and fast, but it’s also meant to be appreciated; blended within the brash guitars are thought-provoking lyrics that are worth repeated listens.
Inspired by Hunter S. Thompson’s gonzo journalism piece “The Kentucky Derby is Decadent and Depraved”, the song tells the story of a narrator who finds the best in a situation they never wanted to be in. It’s emotive, thoughtful, and delightedly unironic – which only heightens its impact.
Prior to the 2019 release of “Lemon Ice,” Parlors released three singles in 2018, establishing the band as an up-and-coming NYC act and gathering a bevy of critical acclaim.
“Be sure to keep an eye and an ear out for these fellas – big things are sure to come,” wrote Get Some Magazine, while comeherefloyd gushed, “it just rocks like there’s no tomorrow.”
“Lemon Ice” marks the beginning of what promises to be a momentum-building 2019 for Parlors. With at least two more singles due out this year, keep an eye out for more music that touches on something sonically special.