Single Review: Don't Stop by 5 Seconds of Summer

Think 5SOS aren't you're thing because you 'don't like boy bands'? Well, fear not, this is no boy band...

From left to right: Luke Hemmings (17), Michael Clifford (18), Calum Hood (18), Ashton Irwin (19)

Energetic, exciting and explosive, Australian punk/rock band 5 Seconds of Summer have brought to the market a catchy new song entitled 'Don't Stop' as a subsequent single to the Number 1 hit 'She Looks So Perfect'.

Whilst in many ways mainstream songs heavily base themselves on synth sounds and others, in moderation, such is not apparent in this song, but rather the band focuses on the pure soul and artistry of their skill to play instrument which is how, conventionally, band's should be. Immediately the song begins with the pound of the drums and harsh sound of the bass guitar and this, combined with the vocals, creates a highly memorable song. All 4 members have an iconic edgy voice which couples well with the sound of the instruments, creating a rock sound associated with bands such as All Time Low and Green Day; in fact the band have explained many times how such bands as Green Day and All Time Low have inspired them to become what they are today, music-wise.

This is a song that cannot be listened to just once; it is extremely catchy. Not only is the song striking but 

the band's passion for their music and work ethic to put as much as they can into their music and even the videos produced to promote the song. Certainly the band have invested A LOT of time into this with the lyric video having been strategically composed to create an animated comic-style video showing the band as superheroes. If we didn't think things could get any better they pull out the official music video where we see the juxtaposition of the band rocking out, performing Don't Stop atop a building, instruments and all, and this image is then challenged as we see them developing as superheroes and by the end, saving the day, despite many embarrassing moments (notably Luke being beat up by an old woman).

This is a song bound to pleasantly surprise you, whether you are into bands or not, and even if you don't like the sound, the video is more than likely to amuse you. Either way i'd definitely recommend taking a chance to listen to the song and if you like it why not buy it on iTunes?

Don't Stop will be released on 15th June, available to pre-order now
Self-titled Debut album to be released 30th June, also available for pre-order now