Monday, March 14, 2011
the days whispered and shouted.
"Plains" by Wye Oak became my new favorite song yesterday when a friend sent it to me. I'll mostly let it speak for itself, but this Baltimore duo have really caught my attention with the harmony they make between soft & loud, and between languid & accelerative.
live NPR podcast (black cat).
Sunday, March 6, 2011
they use smiles to bury you.
A curious band, Esben and the Witch, played Thursday night at the Red Palace. The English trio took the stage with a sense of the fairytale and a gothic touch. It was almost like a dream sequence. Vocalist Rachel Davies let her long hair flow over her face as she sang strong smooth words and provided the sole percussion. The set was magical in a way, and though they aren't shoegaze in a traditional sense, their detached synchronization worked well for the music. They have been signed to Matador, and I would like to see them continue to garner positive attention.
video:
they use smiles to bury you
marching song
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