Little Mouse is the first single from Bad Alien, the upcoming sophomore album of three-piece alt-rock act The Gemini Effect. With some nice consistent snare work, the track jumps right off the bat with a great organic sense of rhythm that has you bobbing your head and tapping your foot along with the beat, accentuated by some gritty power chords.
With an overall sound that is reminiscent of early Arctic Monkeys or perhaps Jet, Little Mouse has a classic rock sound, with a youthful vibe thanks to a vocal style that mirrors the cadence of the guitar riffs, and guitar tones that rings like a bell.
Carrying a nice pace with exuberant vocals, there is a lot to enjoy about this track. Simple riffs, but very cleanly done, with a sense of swing and optimism. A fun, peppy, that would no doubt get some movement going on the dance floor.
The Gemini Effect are power trio alternative rock band from Auckland’s North Shore. Sometimes raw fury, sometimes tripping through a psychedelic wormhole, they focus pure energy. Always honest, channeling lyrics with a conscience. They are not afraid to draw from multiple musical genre’s, dipping into guitar driven glitchy garage rock and roll, to progressive dreamscapes and embracing off beat dub style.
The diverse influences of artists like the Joe Strummer, Jack White, Eddie Vedder, Sublime, Radiohead and The Prodigy can also be heard in The Gemini Effect’s music. To quote line from their song Drop the Needle "A to Z, rock to dread, Strummer fed", summarises what the Gemini Effect are all about.
Live, The Gemini Effect take you on an intense sonic and visual journey, opening your mind and making you part of the Gemini Tribe!