Album Review: The Transits

The Transits self-titled debut album is a result of 3 talented musicians who sucker punch with passion, creativity and consistency, and that’s just the opening track.

With members across two countries (Dom Antelme (vocals, bass) and Tyrone Smith (drums) from Auckland, New Zealand and Ryan Lunn (vocals, guitars, synths) in Durban, South Africa, respectively.

Regardless of time zones, they combine a pretty attractive medley of synthetic pop, indie, rock and punk. It’s quite the powerhouse, made even better by the fact that they’re best mates who know themselves and what they’re created. Did I mention how much they blow it out of the water too?

Their debut is a pleasure to experience, and each track takes you on a slightly different journey, but what lies beneath each song is ultimately what it means to navigate life, with its ups and down and the chaotic world we live in.

Their newly released single, and opening track, Heartbreak Queen embodies the start of that journey, reflecting on relationships in youth, and the rollercoaster ride of it all. It’s a driving narrative peppered with such high energy and infectious riffs. A hell of a bop that automatically takes you right back to your own youth and nostalgia, but emotively, could also translate into the same rollercoaster of adulthood.

Equally as damn catchy and emotive is another single, Lost Ones. Heavily infused synth and solid riffs. It really showcases strong lyricism and solid production.

Saving the best till last, when you think these 10 tracks are already pretty damn good, wait till you reach the 9th, Light My Way Back Home and get back to me.

There is so much heart is in this track, as it speaks of the 2022 South African riots. Even with such troubled subject matter, The Transits have managed to create such beautiful and uplifting art. Trust me when I say this one will leave you sitting and thinking for a minute.

What a solid and masterful debut. This is what music is all about.