Mirages - Life & Soul


Mirages, a four-piece alternative rock band from Gloucestershire, UK, deliver a powerful blend of hard-hitting riffs, infectious grooves, and melodic vocals with a gritty edge. Drawing on indie rock foundations, they craft a diverse range of songs that explore relatable themes such as mental health, self-confidence, aspirations, and relationships. 

Since their start in 2018, they have gained recognition after the release of their second single, Exile. After navigating lineup changes and finding success with their third single, Rabbit Hole, which featured a distinctive black comedy music video, the band returned to their original lineup in 2024. 

The band commented on their brand new single: "Life & Soul is an energetic indie rock/pop song about falling head over heels in love, but being a bit out of practice. The lyrics compare the excitement and overwhelming joy that comes with that, with completely letting loose at the best party you’ve ever been to. Its slight sense of desperation to make something happen harks back to the endearing romanticism of old soul and Motown or classic pop songs, while its various metaphors and innuendos add a touch of humour. Reminiscent of Queens of the Stone Age or AM-era Arctic Monkeys, the music is built around a swinging groove featuring blues rock-inspired riffs, pulling the listener in with a magnetic energy, just like the person the narrator has fallen in love with."

I love the super catchy riff at the beginning of the song and the overall production, energetic and very modern. Life & Soul is a catchy pop-rock song with a chorus that will get stuck in your head and with an overall spot-on performance by the band. My favorite moment is likely the drumming during the break before the final part of the song. A quality song, give it a go by clicking on the Spotify player below, and remember to follow Mirages on social media, if you like what you hear.