With shimmering guitar lines and an honest lyrical core, Distant States by Victory Kicks arrives as a quietly compelling indie-rock moment. The production embraces a home-recorded warmth, wrapping jangly strings around a melody pulled taut between reflection and hope. I found the song’s strength in its ability to sound familiar and fresh at once: it evokes the emotional clarity of early Americana-tinged rock while still preserving Victory Kicks’ distinct voice. The lyrics move with subtle poignancy threads of distance, yearning and reconnection weave through the song without ever feeling overwrought. As a statement of intent ahead of the band’s next chapter, this track performs wonderfully inviting the listener in, holding attention, and leaving a lingering sense of quiet uplift. This is Victory Kicks at their thoughtful, melodic best.
Victory Kicks – Distant States
