Last September, London indie-rock group Slumber proudly made their debut with “Julian Casablancas (I Wanna Rock a Pair Like).” The single was somewhat of an outcast anthem, as it tapped into the longing of wanting to fit in with the cool kids, to be able to rock really cool skinny jeans like Julian Casablancas of The Strokes. While it was humble and honest, it was also unapologetic, gritty, and animated. The likes of BBC Introducing and SPIN were here for the band and their skinny jeans obsession, as were the fans who showed up to Slumber’s two sold-out shows at Sebright Arms and The George Tavern following the release of the single. But now, Slumber are not worried about fitting in. They just want to have fun, and they tell us so on their new single “1993 (Shake It).”
On “1993 (Shake It),” Slumber bring the party. They give us a rowdy energy, a cool attitude, and a playful spirit throughout the single, making it a song that would go hard in an arena setting. All the while, they lean into heavy distortion and dynamic rock hooks—so if you thought their previous single was a lot, you have heard nothing yet. As listeners get lost in the music, they also feel encouraged to move “like it’s 1993” and shake that booty! Or, whatever the dance vibe was 33 years ago…
About “1993 (Shake It),” Slumber explain,
“It would feel a little silly to over-explain ‘1993 (Shake It).’ I suppose what we had in mind was the fun but strange way everyone romanticizes eras they weren’t actually there for. I have no idea if people shook their booties in 1993, but I’m gonna pretend they did.”
You can listen to “1993 (Shake It)” on platforms like Spotify, SoundCloud, and Apple Music.
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