Lucy Fitzgerald 
SLIP~ons really lock into something special with “Overtime”. The song has that loose, guitar-heavy spark that made so much 90s alternative rock stick with people, but it still comes across with its own attitude. There is a lived-in quality to it that makes the whole thing feel real from the start. Nothing about it sounds forced. It sounds like a band that knows exactly what kind of song it wants to make and goes for it with confidence. The group brings together Brock Pytel, Brian Minato, Rob “Shockk” Matharu, and Shane Wilson, and that chemistry comes through clearly here. “Overtime” pulls from power-pop, alt-rock, indie rock, and slacker rock, and it never gets lost trying to do too much. The guitars have punch, the rhythm section keeps everything moving, and the song carries a rough-edged charm that suits its message.
One of the strongest aspects of “Overtime” is how the title connects to multiple ideas. It starts with the pressure of sudden-death hockey, then opens into something broader about stress, hard choices, and hanging on to belief when things get tense. That gives the track more depth than a casual first listen might suggest. There is heart in it, but it still hits with plenty of grit. The recording side helps a lot, too. With John Raham recording at Afterlife Studios, Dave Ogilvie mixing, and Ronan Chris Murphy mastering, the song keeps its rough energy while still sounding sharp and full. That balance matters, especially for a track like this where the edge is part of the appeal.
My personal opinion is that “Overtime” sounds best when you let it fill the room a little. It has that kind of guitar song energy that wakes things up fast. I also think it is the kind of track that gets better after a few listens, because the hook and the mood both stay with you. If you are not already following SLIP~ons, now is a great time to fix that. “Overtime” is the kind of song that deserves a spot in your regular rotation, especially if you like rock music with personality, strong guitars, and a clear point of view. Add it to your playlist, keep up with the band online, and spend some time with the rest of what they are doing, because this track proves they still know how to make something direct, memorable, and worth coming back to.
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