Hi,
Just a short post today introducing you to a great little band called Chiisai Ashi.
You can buy their EP on bandcamp HERE or follow them on twitter @ChaiisaiAshi.
Chiisai Ashi are an indie-rock, alternative band from Derbyshire. They have a gorgeous electric rock sound with "Little Bird" as a beautiful acoustic, gentle track showing off the vocal talent and writing ability of the siblings. There are two vocalists, who offset each others grungey, youthful tones with seemingly effortless harmony. The raw, rock sound of this pair is something I've not heard before, their debut EP is an amazing starting point for a band that I hope will go far!
Showing posts with label indie-grunge. Show all posts
Showing posts with label indie-grunge. Show all posts
Friday, 27 June 2014
Monday, 17 March 2014
Tall Ships
Hi,
Today's post is on "Tall Ships".
Background Info:
Tall Ships are an experimental band based in Brighton, originally from Falmouth, Cornwall. They play mainly indie and alternative rock, with a bit of indie-grunge-pop. They have 3 albums, 3 EPs and a few singles out on iTunes HERE and their soundcloud page is HERE
Today's post is on "Tall Ships".
Background Info:
Tall Ships are an experimental band based in Brighton, originally from Falmouth, Cornwall. They play mainly indie and alternative rock, with a bit of indie-grunge-pop. They have 3 albums, 3 EPs and a few singles out on iTunes HERE and their soundcloud page is HERE
They have a very alternative indie-rock, indie-grunge sound. Although their style changes throughout their music, the the basic indie-rock sound and rounded, slightly nasal vocals stay constant. They have a very unique sound and can be recognised in a crowd which is a good skill in the ever-growing world of music culture. Their electric, classic rock sounds and shouting, fuzzy lyrics in "Hit the floor" are a great example of what can be done with layered fast moving chords over very prominent drum beats and a ground melody keeping the song recognisable with the heavy bass towards the end and sharp electric chords in the middle. "Plate Tectonics" is heading towards the more popp-y end of the spectrum with the less roughed up vocals and more predictable chords and drums towards the beginning. Although the middle takes us away from the familiar melody and into a wonderful intermission with gorgeous guitar work! A whole lot of fun! This band is great!
Tuesday, 25 February 2014
Palehound- Bent nail EP
Hi,
So if you follow me on twitter (@paperowls24 if you don't) you'll probably know the broadband has been broken and the only internet that worked for me were apps. That's been fixed now so back to blogging!
Today's post will be about a band called Palehound's EP "bent nail". You can listen to it HERE
Background info:
Palehound are a four piece indie/ indie-grunge band based in New York. They have one EP (bent nail) on iTunes, but have a pre-order available on bandcamp HERE.
Their casual indie sound is grungey and alternative. Their bass-y, heavy melodies go perfectly with the casual and gentle but emotional vocals of Ellen Kempner. Their lyrics are gorgeous and tell a story especially Psycho Speak. You can tell they have been thought about and the backing is extremely clever and fits with the songs. For example Fly Trap mentions venus fly traps and sounds a bit like you're in a jungle. The first twangley guitar chords of Drooler paired with Ellen's high pitched softly focused vocals at the start are angelic! I'm a bit obsessed with these guys at the moment!!
So if you follow me on twitter (@paperowls24 if you don't) you'll probably know the broadband has been broken and the only internet that worked for me were apps. That's been fixed now so back to blogging!
Today's post will be about a band called Palehound's EP "bent nail". You can listen to it HERE
Background info:
Palehound are a four piece indie/ indie-grunge band based in New York. They have one EP (bent nail) on iTunes, but have a pre-order available on bandcamp HERE.
Their casual indie sound is grungey and alternative. Their bass-y, heavy melodies go perfectly with the casual and gentle but emotional vocals of Ellen Kempner. Their lyrics are gorgeous and tell a story especially Psycho Speak. You can tell they have been thought about and the backing is extremely clever and fits with the songs. For example Fly Trap mentions venus fly traps and sounds a bit like you're in a jungle. The first twangley guitar chords of Drooler paired with Ellen's high pitched softly focused vocals at the start are angelic! I'm a bit obsessed with these guys at the moment!!
Tuesday, 21 January 2014
iTunes Single of the week #9
Hi,
So this week's free single of the week was "Dripping Down" by East India Youth.
East India Youth has one album: "Total strife forever" and one EP: "Hostel". He is William Doyle, a 22-year-old multi-instrumentalist from Bournemouth.
Review:
This track is an indie-grunge with electronic tones. I really like the vocalist, he has a deep but soft and gentle voice. Although he can get a bit monotonous at times, we hear his talent when he moves pitches. About three quarters of the way through we think the song has finished but it carries on with the backing removed but we hear gorgeous harmonies, these are haunting and so well written with beautiful changes in chords and dynamics. I could listen to those as a whole song! The song starts off with the vocals sung relatively high, but these are soon brought down again to the nasal slightly samey tones of the rest of the track. I love the harmonies behind the main vocalist. The backing is electric and with Caribbean drum beats, I like this but only with the more indie-grunge vocals.
Overall I would give this song 7/10, for the beautiful ending.
So this week's free single of the week was "Dripping Down" by East India Youth.
East India Youth has one album: "Total strife forever" and one EP: "Hostel". He is William Doyle, a 22-year-old multi-instrumentalist from Bournemouth.
Review:
This track is an indie-grunge with electronic tones. I really like the vocalist, he has a deep but soft and gentle voice. Although he can get a bit monotonous at times, we hear his talent when he moves pitches. About three quarters of the way through we think the song has finished but it carries on with the backing removed but we hear gorgeous harmonies, these are haunting and so well written with beautiful changes in chords and dynamics. I could listen to those as a whole song! The song starts off with the vocals sung relatively high, but these are soon brought down again to the nasal slightly samey tones of the rest of the track. I love the harmonies behind the main vocalist. The backing is electric and with Caribbean drum beats, I like this but only with the more indie-grunge vocals.
Overall I would give this song 7/10, for the beautiful ending.
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