Coastlines - 'Terminal'


Coastlines work through heartache to an upbeat alt rock groove on current single, ‘Terminal’.

‘Terminal’ is composed of shimmering, searing, 80s influenced guitar work, and is driven by a bouncing bass groove and a slick drum rhythm seeing the band weave intimate and achingly honest storytelling and smooth, poppy, vocals through a tight, funky, indie alt rock groove. This means even as you go through the emotional turmoil in the lyrical theme alongside Coastlines, you simultaneously feel lighter and lifted by the melodies.

On the track, the band explains, “‘Terminal’ is the story relationship gone south set on a burning alt-rock track. It's the moment of self realisation that someone has a shot at a better life without you in it. It hurts for them, but it kills you. The question becomes, how much do you love them? Do you love them enough to let go?”.

’Terminal’ is the fourth release of a steady stream of tracks the band have put out this year, revealing Coastlines as an outfit with a whole lot of promise.

Words of Karla Harris