“Stellar songwriting with a fresh appeal, The Native’s work has transformed them into one of the country’s most sought after new groups.” – Clash
“The Native’s reputation as indie newcomers is far behind them. Instead, they’re now cementing their space in the indie sphere with lush guitar-infused mortar.” – Earmilk
Both ‘Changes’ and ‘Blindside’ lay the groundwork for the release of the band’s upcoming EP.
‘Changes’ opens disguised as jangly indie-pop, but it soon detonates into the dynamic rush of its chorus. Charlie Noordewier leads the charge with his soaring lead vocals, while serrated riffs and pounding rhythms provide equal measures of ragged power and sweet melodies. The song’s lyrics focus upon having the bravery to face up to a problem by making a change – it’s a message of far-reaching relatability, especially for those growing alienated by a seemingly never ending list of social challenges.
Charlie says, “‘Changes’ is about breaking out from the mundane cycle of life that so many find themselves stuck in, and pushing back against the people that put you down for trying to do something different.”
‘Changes’ was produced by John Cornfield (Oasis, Muse, The Stone Roses) and mixed by the Grammy Award-winning Adrian Bushby (Foo Fighters, Muse, Everything Everything). It was written by long-term band members Charlie Noordeweir (vocals), Ben Andrew (guitar), Tom Booth (bass) and Harry Youngs (keys). The Native were recently boosted by the addition of drummer Fergus Segrove.
