I'm a little late with this one, but here's the follow up to the previously released "Independent Girl" by London's Knocking Ghost. The latest single, "The Beginning", continues the use of band's wonderful homage to the great acts of the '80s new wave scene. However, where "Independent Girl" sounded like a mix between Depeche Mode and Naked Eyes, this song is a bit more like the sounds of the Psychedelic Furs, minus the saxophone.

On "The Beginning", Knocking Ghost definitely brings the energy to match the dark undertones. I love how these guys completely embrace the goth sound. Dance-able beats and choruses set to serious  and sometimes depressing subject matters haven't been this good since the decade that spawned them.

Knocking Ghost has the potential to be a huge act this year. They already sound like one.



- Matt