In a world wrought with everyday worries, Brother Vice’s song “Money” embraces a relationship as an uplifting escape. The lyrics delight in the potential they share with their partner, before dreaming of what their lives could be if they were unburdened by financial restrictions. The song pulled on my heartstrings with the relatable and passionate feeling of wanting to give your partner the life they deserve. The song expresses the speaker’s want for their partner, to “watch you bloom and break the curse where worry can’t find us and wake us from our dreams”. This line understands that the restraints that hold them back are as dooming as though supernatural forces are against them. By contrast, money is the magical answer to solve this problem, as the chorus moves through its liberating hopes, saying “if I had the money, we’d fly away. Get married in Vegas and live in LA”. I was struck with how much these lyrics apply to me, or to anyone who wants to build their lives free of restriction. The hope of starting a future together paired with a desire to show their partner a different part of the world is an emotional and touching message that will make you want to sing along.
Vocals open the song with a soft throaty, early 2000’s alt-esque emotion. Pulsing, palm-muted guitar plunges listeners into a nostalgic and uplifting feeling, before electric guitar patterns and percussion join in. An energizing electricity lifts you up with the way the instrumentals grow in sound and complexity. The vocals are projected louder, and that throaty passion gains even more force, working up to the chorus with an articulate intensity. A fast-paced and rounded sound boldly expresses the lyrics in the chorus. Through the next verse, the vocals layer frustration and want in their sound, having abandoned all softness. Drawing inspiration and strength from hopes and dreams, “Money” brings an emboldened sound that will leave you feeling fulfilled.
Brother Vice is a Belfast-based independent rock band with an exciting and resonant sound. The band is made up of vocalist and guitarist, James Feely; lead guitarist, Neil Mone; and Aidan Watters on drums. The group has been featured by programs like the Sounds of NI Radio Show, and has received praise from stations including Future Hits Radio, Chordblossom, and BBC Introducing. They regularly captivate audiences at Irish venues and rock bars like Toales and The Belfast Empire. The group are self-taught musicians who have made a mark in the music scene, with a sound perfect for fans of The Killers and Sam Fender. Check out the links below to enjoy their music.
Written By Hanna Kowal
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