Rock/Review PILOTS - Eyes On The Horizon
Formed in 2019 during the uncertainty of lockdown, Pilots are an alt-rock band from Ashtead, Surrey, whose sound fuses timeless influences with a modern edge. Drawing from icons like The Beatles, The Dandy Warhols, The Verve, Stone Roses, Oasis, and Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Pilots create a sonic landscape that blends anthemic choruses, infectious melodies, and raw emotion. With a lineup consisting of Simon (bass/BVox), Nick (lead vox), Alex (drums/BVox), Matt B (guitar/keys/BVox), Matt C (lead guitar), and Dave Needham (lead guitar).
PILOTS further establish themselves as one of the most intriguing up-and-coming alt-rock bands in the UK with “Eyes On The Horizon.” The band, which is based in Ashtead, Surrey, has a strong, emotionally stirring discography that encapsulates the tension of facing the past while looking to the future. Anchored in the alt-rock heyday, this album is a dynamic voyage that has been updated with cutting-edge current production and a forward-thinking edge.
With its soaring choruses and expertly written melodies, PILOTS captures attention from the first song. Their ability to combine intense instrumentation with emotional vulnerability is evident in every song. The album has a tangible energy that is emotional without becoming cliched and anthemic without being overdone. Slick melodies blend with gritty guitar riffs, and the rhythm section propels everything with soul and accuracy.
Highlight songs highlight the band's storytelling prowess and touch on themes of hope, resiliency, longing, and the will to keep going. This is music for the dreamers, the warriors, and those who are enduring uncertainty with their hearts open, therefore the title “Eyes On The Horizon” couldn't be more appropriate.
The album by PILOTS is a soundtrack to small victories and personal transformations, and it seems both timeless and relevant. “Eyes On The Horizon” is a triumphal declaration from a band that is obviously prepared to leave the underground and enter the mainstream.