Telebox - ‘House On Fire’ Review: A reminder that sometimes fun indie is all we need

27 May

You know House On Fire is going to be stuck in your head. It ends up doing so, but not for the usual reasons, some describing it as ‘curiously addictive.’

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Ahead of their sophomore EP, When Night Turns Into Day, Telebox released a new single House On Fire on May 17th 2024.

Dreamy, bubbly and sparkling, it’s all about temptation, self-control and composure. ‘Don’t set the house on fire, just because you can’ refers to avoiding self-destruction even when everyone has the power to do so.

Taking inspiration from indie bands from the 2010s (SPINN, The Night Cafe), Telebox has tuned their feel to something gorgeous. While noticeably deep, behind the joyful guitars and bass line, there are more openly dark moments. Leading up to the chorus you’ll hear an unexpected guitar hitting a droning sound, which has you fixated.

You know that House On Fire is going to be stuck in your head. It does so, but not for the usual reasons, some describing it as ‘curiously addictive.’

Hailing from West Ireland, Telebox is a dreamy indie quartet. Comprising Joe Kelly and Connall Ó Floinn on guitar, Stevie Healy on drums and Eoin Killeen on bass, they formed while still at school.

Over the last few years, the band have amassed over 50,000 streams and shared bills with the likes of New Dad, The Murder Capital and Kynsy.

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House On Fire is a reminder that sometimes fun indie pop is what we need, and at this time of year, nobody’s going to say no. Telebox’s timeless and nostalgic feel had us in a trance, and we’re confident it will have the same effect on you, too.

Telebox’s new EP, When Night Turns Into Day, comes out in July.

Now, it’s your turn. Give it a spin, and tell us what you think on Insta or X.