Off 2013’s The Garden.

The strum and twist of “Light Me Up” marries the euphoric rush of classic Springsteen with the attitude of Chrissie Hynde, and wraps it all up in a melody that Brill Building songsmiths would be proud of"

-Depth of Field Magazine

The anthemic second single off The Shondes‘ fourth album The Garden tackles depression.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2nGVIc1GlA&feature=youtu.be

Singer/bassist Louisa Solomon says:

“I wrote this song thinking about what it feels like to care very deeply for people suffering from depression, trying to support them, and honestly experiencing frustration at times, wishing so badly that I could break through the contained, hopeless space they feel stuck in”

Violinist Elijah Oberman takes over lead vocal duties on the penultimate track off 2013’s The Garden

In the tradition of The Clash’s Complete Control, The Shondes illustrate on this track off 2013’s Exotic Fever-released LP The Garden that industry revenge is a dish best served cold, and in song

This classic, seething punk single was released on the US version of The Clash’s debut album and takes aim at the band’s label, CBS records, as well as meddling punk managers of the time.

It was released as a single in 1977 with B-side City of the Dead

The rousing anthem that opens The Shondes‘ 2013 album by the same name and prompted Peter Carlin to comment in his Rolling Stone review:

Abandon your dreams on this record, and you could get your ass kicked

The first official single from The Shondes‘ 2013 LP The Garden introduces piano and melodica to the band’s sound and sets the hopeful, anthemic tone for the album