The Here And Now are back with “Riptide”. They have been working the London circuit since 2020, and you can hear every gig, every late night practice session, every lesson learned in this track. It’s got weight to it. Not just in the heavy guitar work, though Jason Bond delivers plenty of that, but in the way the whole thing comes together.
Cherry Terzza’s voice is the anchor here. She’s not shouting for attention or trying to impress you with vocal gymnastics. Instead, she pulls you in close and makes you listen. When she shifts from that quieter, almost conversational tone into full power mode, it doesn’t feel like a trick. It feels earned. That’s the difference between a good vocalist and someone who actually understands the song they’re singing.
The riptide concept is simple but effective. You know something’s bad for you, you see it coming, and you dive in anyway. The band explores that without overexplaining it. They trust you to get it, which I appreciate. The lyrics give you enough to work with while leaving room for your own interpretation.
Rich Sackey Addo’s drumming keeps everything locked in without being flashy. Callum Lowe’s bass work is understated but essential, the kind of playing that holds a song together from underneath. And Bond’s guitar riffs cut through with purpose. Nothing feels wasted here.