Song Review: “Call Me What You Like” by Lovejoy

Up and coming British indie-rock band Lovejoy takes listeners through a tumultuous relationship with their latest single “Call Me What You Like.” Consisting of Will Gold (vocals), Joe Goldsmith (guitar), Ash Kabosu (bass), and Mark Boardman (drums), Lovejoy has grown a massive fanbase online throughout 2021 and 2022 and is quickly gaining notoriety, selling out dates in NYC and LA in addition to multiple tours and one-off shows in the UK. The track has seen massive success, having garnered 1.5 million streams on Spotify within the first few days of being released. 

Jumping right into the track with punchy, impactful guitar , and bass lines from Goldsmith and Kabosu, Lovejoy instantly details the idea of an unstable relationship, as Gold sings “Smiling when I ask if she’s bored yet / We wonder if we took it too far / Both taste confused”. This sentiment continues into the chorus as the backing drum part picks up, creating an infectious beat (courtesy of Boardman), with the lyrics “I’m not sure if you want it / Not sure if you need me, too.” The bridge comes in with a monologue-type format, reminiscent of a Los Campesinos! monologue, a band that has notably influenced Lovejoy and that they have previously covered. Gold increasingly rushes through the monologue, eliciting a feeling of urgency, and truly making the audience feel the emotional turmoil that the narrator is going through. With expertly played drums, intriguing guitar tracks, and a moving bassline, “Call Me What You Like” is a perfect blend of the music that loyal listeners have come to love, while also mixing in some fresh elements that take the song to a whole new level, and it’s the perfect single to usher in the new era of Lovejoy. 

Lovejoy will head out on their European headlining tour next month and their US headlining tour in May before hitting a handful of festivals both in the states and abroad, including Governors Ball, Shaky Knees, Lollapalooza Paris, and Reading and Leeds.

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