New York, NY (Top40 Charts) UK natives CAEZAR have announced their much-anticipated debut EP 'HAIL!' and have just shared their exciting new single with the world, titled 'Hold On'. The group will be making their release through RG Records and have had the pleasure of having Justin Broad on board as the producer for this latest project, who has produced for names such as
Jessie J, Emeli Sandé, Izzy Bizu and Corinne Bailey Rae. 'HAIL!' also boasts mastering by formidable mastering engineer
Stuart Hawkes, who's work on artists such as Amy Winehouse, Clean Bandit,
Rudimental and has been indispensable to pop music the world over. Playing alongside giant names such as Hozier,
James Bay and Jack Garrett, CAEZAR can really hold their own in the scene and have had the pleasure of playing at the award-winning independent Barn on the Farm Festival as well as being featured on the acclaimed radio platform BBC
Music Introducing, who have discovered many exceptional UK artists in the pop-rock genre such as
Declan McKenna and Catfish and the Bottlemen.
Hailing from the unassuming town of Cheltenham, the two founding members of CAEZAR, Chris Quiqley and Rich Gills decided to take their passion for music to the next level when the pair found themselves both suffering from sports injuries that meant they would no longer be able to play rugby for their local club. It was under the lights of the rugby pitch where the two ex-players decided that they would take their previously hidden musical talents to the stage. When Zoe joined the band in 2017, the trio really found their niche. Her soft synths and sweet-as-honey backing vocals helped build on the unique crossover of pop, indie and rock elements that make up the band's special sound.
CAEZAR's single 'Hold On' starts off with an infectious guitar lick that sets the mood of the song - pensive but upbeat. When Chris Quigley's vocals enter the mix, it's easy to hear that the group can be likened to modern pop-rock heroes
Imagine Dragons and Bastille. The band's mix of skillfully-played live instruments and expertly produced electronic beats coupled with strong, melodic lead vocals creates an impressively versatile sound. While there is a clear thoughtfulness in the lyricism and delivery of 'Hold On', the track still manages to create an uplifting, anthemic mood, with a dash of funk thrown in, much like the work of Will Heard. The track is one that'll touch the listener on an emotional level while still making sure that the dancefloor is packed with bodies moving to the crisp, fun beats.
The band explained that, "Just because you love someone, doesn't mean it's right. 'Hold On' was written out of the conflicted feelings of breaking up with someone who you still love. The track was one of the first songs the band wrote, and has since come to life after years of performing the track at festivals and finally in the studio with Justin Broad."
Hail! EP:
1. Waiting
2. Hold On
3. Somewhere New
4. Take Me There
