I remember this track being played on local college radio and instantly attached to it. I believe at the time these kids might have not yet been out of high school. The multi-part backing vocals are just sensational...
This Canadian duo has been getting quite a bit of buzz lately with their album release "Shrines". For me anyway it is quite exciting to hear some well crafted electro-pop music that is a little bit off-kilter with spoken word vocals...
The rest of the world needs to catch up with whatever is happening in Iceland. You can probably hear a little bit of Sigur Ros influence with the chamber sound.
Where ya been, Reeler?! Looking forward to more samples my friend!
Ever heard of Klimt 1918? I got hooked into them from my love of Katatonia, and was introduced to "Disco Awayness" through Terrorizer magazine, even though Klimt 1918 is a modern-day emo/post-rock band at their core. Check 'em out:
I've been listening to this one daily. It has replaced "A Storm In Heaven" as my favorite Verve album. I think because I'd never been sure of their abilities live. I'd just assumed it wasn't transferable from the studio, but, alas, they truly did it IMO. More a cosmic experience and one of maybe a few times I've reached musical paradise...