White Noise Mafia ‘Let It End’ single review

 White Noise Mafia ‘Let It End’ single review

A mere couple of months after releasing their monstrous debut single ‘The Divide’, White Noise Mafia are back on the scene with their sophomore single ‘Let It End’. This is a brilliant follow-up, showcasing more of White Noise Mafia honing their high energy sound inspired by the likes of Linkin Park and Shihad, while also introducing some new elements to the table as well. 


‘Let It End’ has an abrupt intro, featuring the full band. Upon first hearing the song, it initially reminded me of Green Day. It’s not as heavy as ‘The Divide’, with a more commercial rock sound, and more focus on showcasing the band’s musical talent. In particular, this allows the listener to focus more on, and appreciate Chris’ voice, along with Neo’s drumming. The heaviness ramps up in the chorus, and following this is an awesome harmonized guitar lick played by Matt (Holden) and Chris. The less heavy nature of this song creates a nice contrast in the band’s live show and proves that White Noise Mafia are capable of producing a wide selection of rock music. This ability to explore all areas of the genre hammers home how talented all the members of White Noise Mafia are. My personal highlight of ‘Let It End’ is the outro. The outro is super heavy, while still remaining melodic, as the entire track does so well. It features harmonized background vocals, as well as an incredible vocal performance from Chris. ‘Let It End’ finishes as abruptly as it started, leaving the listener eagerly waiting for more.


 Upon listening to, or indeed any interaction with White Noise Mafia, it is immediately evident that they are headed for great things. ‘Let It End’ has a truly anthemic rock sound that resonates with any fan of rock music, or indeed music in general. White Noise Mafia are on a rock ‘n’ roll roller coaster ride, and, for a band this talented, the sky is truly the limit. 

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