Phoenix alt rock band Esso slide into the spotlight with ‘Kiss Of Death‘, a track that feels like flipping on your favorite movie at exactly the right moment.
Guitars shimmer and punch in equal measure, hooks land effortlessly, and the whole thing moves with a restless emotional current that’s impossible to ignore. There’s a warm nostalgia baked into the sound — a subtle nod to the golden age of late-’90s and early-2000s alt rock — but it never gets stuck looking backward. Instead, the song glows with a modern confidence, balancing grit, melody and heart.
‘Kiss Of Death’, from the album ‘Just Like In The Movies‘, thrives on contrast: intimate verses explode into widescreen choruses, quiet reflection gives way to big, cinematic release. It’s the kind of track that makes long drives feel meaningful and late nights feel like scenes from something bigger. Esso aren’t just writing songs — they’re building moments.
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