The Misters’ “Other People”
Lilli Marvin
With their latest release, The Misters prove that intimacy need not be a quiet affair—“Other People” straddles the line of pop and soul, relying on a driving bassline to bring together a delightful assembly of honey-dipped vocal harmonies, charming key-runs, and intimate lyricism. It grooves, it swoons, invites anyone and everyone to be the subject of the band’s irresistible charm. This charm marks a confident divergence from the rest of The Misters’ discography: the vocals are bolder, fuller than previous releases; the upbeat tempo refuses to allow listeners to be bored even for a moment—“Other People” is a flirty conversation you never want to end.
On writing the new release, Michael Nitting (vocals) says “Other People” marks a new phase of The Misters’ music all about fostering such kinds of intimate environments, wherein people “come together to experience and share a moment.” While producing, Jim White (guitar) strove for a balance between tight sounds and a live-band sound—something that truly allows the duo’s newfound confidence to shine. It’s polished but not processed, authentic enough to be relatable yet clean enough to allow the band’s talent to stand within its own. At the end of the track, one can’t help but long for the next time they’ll be reunited with The Misters. Here’s to their new release, we can’t wait to see what they have to say next!
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