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Gable Price & Friends - Moving Target

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Gable Price & Friends

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Moving Target

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02 Oct 2026

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Gable Price and Friends are an alternative rock and Christian contemporary band formed in Redding, California, in 2018. The band self-released 'The Redding EP in 2018, followed by their debut full-length album, 'Fractioned Heart', in 2020 and the live EP 'Fractioned (Live)'. In 2022, they signed with Capitol Christian Music Group (Capitol CMG).

I really like the lo-fi sounds that run throughout this release. There are plenty of influences you could pick out, but rather than feeling like a band trying to imitate others, Gable Price and Friends seem to take little pieces of different sounds and make them their own....
Read More Gable Price and Friends are an alternative rock and Christian contemporary band formed in Redding, California, in 2018. The band self-released 'The Redding EP in 2018, followed by their debut full-length album, 'Fractioned Heart', in 2020 and the live EP 'Fractioned (Live)'. In 2022, they signed with Capitol Christian Music Group (Capitol CMG).

I really like the lo-fi sounds that run throughout this release. There are plenty of influences you could pick out, but rather than feeling like a band trying to imitate others, Gable Price and Friends seem to take little pieces of different sounds and make them their own. At times, I hear echoes of Welsh indie rockers Catfish and the Bottlemen, particularly in the feel of ‘Looking For You’, while elsewhere there are hints of The 1975, Switchfoot’s more recent sound and even a touch of Kings of Leon. There is also a little Beck-like quality to ‘Too Good’, which has the makings of an indie summer anthem, albeit one with a more honest and thoughtful heart.

What really draws me in, though, is the rawness of the songwriting. Beneath the laid-back guitars and indie rock melodies, there is a real lyrical honesty here, particularly in the way the songs explore the tension between childhood beliefs and the struggles of adult life. Faith is not presented as something simple or easy to navigate. Instead, these songs wrestle with questions, doubts and truths that aren't always comfortable to face. This is not a happy-go-lucky pop record where everything is neatly tied up with a reassuring chorus. There is a sense of vulnerability running through the whole release, and I think that is one of its greatest strengths.

Musically, there is plenty to enjoy, too. I love the Beatles-esque feel of ‘Talking Like Friends’, which brings to mind John Lennon’s solo work and has a wonderful storytelling quality. Stripped back and unpretentious, it allows the words and melody to breathe, giving the song a raw, almost conversational feel. Elsewhere, the slightly more indie-electronic textures add variety without taking away from the band's identity, while the lovely lo-fi acoustic guitar sounds that close ‘Elephant’ leave things on a wonderfully intimate note.

For me, though, the real gem is ‘One Bedroom Apartment’. It feels like a significant moment for Gable Price, reflecting a point in his life when he decided to stop beating around the bush about his faith. The band have previously explored alternative rock territory and even jokingly referred to themselves as the “bad boys of K-LOVE”, but here their Christian faith is firmly front

There is a youthful energy here, but also a wonderfully unpolished, no-frills approach. Nothing feels overly manufactured or forced. I love the creativity, the atmosphere, the sound and, above all, the heart behind these songs. There is a warmth to the music, with relaxed, nostalgic sounds that make this a genuinely enjoyable listen.

Gable Price and Friends could well be my next favourite band. I love discovering artists who have that little something different about them, and this EP has certainly done that for me. It is honest, creative, refreshingly raw and full of character. Sometimes, you just come across a band whose sound clicks with you straight away. For me, Gable Price and Friends are definitely one of those bands.

LTTM Rating 5 Out of 5 Stars

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