“Changing Tides” - Pool Club
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There are some bands that sound like the moment the sun breaks through the clouds — and Pool Club is absolutely one of them. With their new single “Changing Tides,” the Kent-based quintet deliver a gleaming, feel-good indie pop anthem that manages to be both nostalgic and refreshingly modern. Pool Club are euphoric, melodic, and just the right amount of cheeky.
Formed by lifelong friends Eliot and Kieron — both sharing guitar and vocal duties — Pool Club’s journey began in Brighton’s buzzing music scene. Between gigging, songwriting, and soaking up the city’s eclectic mix of genres, they honed a sound that balances vintage shimmer with modern indie bite. After relocating back to the South East, they expanded the lineup with Seb (bass), Will (keys), and Jon (drums), rounding out the chemistry that gives Pool Club its radiant, full-bodied sound.
“Changing Tides” feels like the moment you leave your day behind, kick off your shoes, and head for the coast. It’s packed with melodic hooks, bright harmonies, and that unmistakable power pop punch — the kind that makes you instinctively want to sing along before the first chorus even ends.
Lyrically, “Changing Tides” carries the emotional undercurrent its title suggests — it’s about motion, renewal, and embracing the shifts that come with growing up and moving forward. But like the best pop anthems, it wraps those feelings in glittering soundscapes and infectious optimism.
What makes Pool Club stand out in the crowded alt-indie space is their ability to sound big without losing intimacy. Their songs feel like communal experiences — you can imagine thousands shouting the chorus back at a festival, but also yourself humming it on a quiet walk home. They capture that rare duality: upbeat music that carries emotional weight, pop hooks with human heart.
Their story only adds to their charm. The band’s name, as it turns out, came from post-recording pub sessions — a nod to the laughter, friendship, and late-night games that shape their creative bond. It’s this spirit — unpretentious, authentic, and joyfully self-aware — that seeps into every chord of “Changing Tides.”
With an upcoming string of singles on London’s The Animal Farm label and a recent buzz from The Great Escape Festival 2025, Pool Club are fast becoming one of the most promising names in the new wave of British alt-pop. Their sound bridges generations: retro in texture, modern in tone, and timeless in feel.
If Oasis, Peach Pit, Fountains of Wayne, or beabadoobee ever made your heart race, Pool Club are about to become your next favourite obsession. “Changing Tides” isn’t just a song — it’s a vibe: bright, bittersweet, and endlessly replayable.
“Changing Tides” is available now on all major streaming platforms
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