With vibrant notes, Lee McMahon otherwise known as LPMC takes the indie scene by storm in his latest single, Murphy. Murphy which is part of a four-track EP “Lonely Boy Bar Pt. 1” is the big closer from one of Rotherham’s most exciting artists.
With ringing guitar notes and 80s synths, LPMC produces a vibrant introduction before his nasal Paul Heaton vocals cruise along. The synth adds the extra oomph that an indie track benefits from and enchants in a way the guitar couldn’t. Think of Tokyo by The Wombats.
Whilst LPMC is an artist who works a melody well and follows a classic song structure with emphasis on build u, his instrumental variety is intriguing. Murphy is full of exciting instrument moments from a firey solo halfway through the track with a tone that cries out, but a tempo that screams classic rock and roll. It’s the perfect separator for the steady verse/chorus melody we’ve had to the solemn bridge.
The bridge sees a lot of build with LPMC addressing the title character, Murphy. The track is all about uplifting encouragement for Murphy who has been down on themselves. The change in synth notes creates a formula for change in the song and the dramatic climax gives the listener hope.
Whilst emotional in its later half, Murphy is a crowd-pleaser with head-bobbing rhythms. The synth and guitars fill in any vocal gaps so the listener is always being treated. There is even a bass guitar interlude whose singular moment is the perfect breath for the onslaught of guitars, synth and drums. LPMC has put an incredible amount of work into this track alone, never mind the rest of the EP.
His variation in song structures, levels of instrumentation and writing along with working-class themes make for a refreshing contribution to the indie rock scene. Murph you’ll be alright, and you all should check out one of South Yorkshire’s best offerings.
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