Tomboy’s latest single, Handle with Care, arrives as part of a dynamic two-track release alongside Moab, showcasing the San Francisco quintet’s knack for infusing indie rock with playful energy and unvarnished emotion. From the outset, sweeping guitars set a stage for crooned vocals reminiscent of Julian Casablancas, intertwined with a magnetic female lead whose energy electrifies the track to the nines.
As the song unfolds, polyphonic pop tones ripple through the mix, giving it a mischievous yet melodic edge. It’s the kind of sound that teases the boundary between bold experimentation and infectious accessibility, calling to mind what Arcade Fire might sound like stripped of pomp and pretension. Tomboy have crafted a track that thrives in its refusal to take itself too seriously, offering hooks that stick without losing their bite.
Formed by five best friends fuelled by their shared love for raw human connection, Tomboy have already set the stage for a promising future in the indie scene. Though still in the early days of their career, the buzz surrounding the group is steadily growing, and Handle with Care makes it clear why.
Catch the band live at the Independent on 7th February and experience their unapologetically vulnerable sound firsthand—if their studio recordings are this affecting, their live performances are bound to ecstasy snapping between your synapses.
Stream Handle with Care on Spotify now.
Review by Amelia Vandergast
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