The Reds, Pinks & Purples Drift Through Memory & Space On "Houses," A Tender Shift Ahead Of "Acknowledge Kindness"

Written By: Big C

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Photo Credit: Samara Dun

If walls could whisper, they’d echo the quiet lives between them… The Reds, Pinks & Purples return with a gently disarming composition entitled Houses. Spearheaded by Glenn Donaldson, the project leans into an uncharacteristic 6/8 time signature, allowing the song to sway with a subtle, almost tidal rhythm. Rather than centering human connection, "Houses" finds life in overlooked spaces—where plants creep, objects linger, and silence accumulates meaning. With baritone guitar textures stretching across the mix, it gives the track a grounded, low-end warmth. It’s a shift that underscores Donaldson’s evolving musicianship undertaken by more sonic environment and emotional residue. Donaldson had to say:

This song is atypical for me in that it’s in 6/8 time and also because it’s not directly about people. It’s about the places in-between houses, where plants grow, and objects accumulate. They maybe have a life too. My friend Steven R. Smith plays the baritone guitar in the left channel, and the video is by Katiana Mashikian, who plays bass in The Reds, Pinks & Purples live band and is a member of April Magazine.

Donaldson’s reflection reframes "Houses" as a study in overlooked existence, where absence becomes its own kind of presence. That thematic pivot aligns with the broader emotional architecture of Acknowledge Kindness. Critics have long noted the band’s ability to wrap heavy emotional weight in melodic simplicity, with outlets like CLASH praising their enduring charm while others highlight the project’s “handwritten yet widescreen” quality. The album continues to unfold through singles like Worthy Of Love, Heaven Of Love, and New Leaf, each revealing different shades of Donaldson’s introspective songwriting and carefully layered arrangements. Stream "Houses," watch the official video, and follow The Reds, Pinks & Purples as  Acknowledge Kindness unfolds. Connect with The Reds, Pinks, & Purples on BANDCAMP, BLUESKY, INSTAGRAM, and SUBSTACK.

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