I stumbled across “Days And Days” by The Howling Faith the other evening and ended up listening to it twice in a row, it’s got that pull where you start feeling like you need to hear the next line before it even comes, and the way it opens with a jangly guitar before Laura’s voice steps in feels like walking into a familiar room you’ve never been in.
Right away, there’s this moody kind of energy, not heavy, but emotionally firm. The instrumentation quietly layers, the bass hums, the drums land at the right moments, and the guitars sparkle with just enough reverb to make them linger in your mind. The vocals have character, they tremble a bit, they edge into tenderness, and the harmonies sit just under the surface, giving the song depth without overdoing it.
The lines are whispery but bold, especially when she sings “Colour me blue, colour me with your eyes”. That phrase keeps coming back in your head. It’s a tender confession, a bit haunted by longing. The way the chorus loops is simple but sticky, and after hearing it once, your mind wants to replay it on its own.
What stands out is how the raw edges are kept in the mix. You don’t get the feeling everything was polished to perfection. There’s breathing room, subtle cracks, and moments where the instruments push through in a way that feels real. Those details make it more alive, not overly processed. The production leans into that balance perfectly.
As the track moves on, it never overstretches. It knows when to pull back and let silence or gentler tones take over, then return to its core motif without losing attention. By the time it closes, there’s a quiet satisfaction, like you’ve gone somewhere emotional, lingered, and come back changed a little. The video, directed by Analy Hidalgo, mirrors that mood with visuals that echo the song’s reflective tone.
If you like songs that grow on you rather than shout for your attention, “Days And Days” deserves a listen. Go follow The Howling Faith on social media and Spotify to stay in the loop for their next release.
