Monday, April 28, 2014

The Scottish Invasion

By David Sterrett

Without warning, the United States is being infiltrated. At rock clubs throughout the country a brand new sound is making its mark. The trademarks of this musical wave are a hint of melancholy, swirling melodies, and a scots brogue. The Glaswegians have arrived!  

Something about the thick mist, haunting moors, and tortured history makes for a national psyche ripe for creating some moving ballads.  Frightened Rabbit personifies these qualities.  With a passion that never seems forced they deliver thoughtful songs that also make you want to dance.  Case in point their hit the Twist:  http://youtu.be/KOh6kKrQioE

They recently played two sold out shows in the same night at the 9:30 Club and they did not disappoint! 

If electronica is more your thing.  Check out Chvrches.  Lauren Mayberry's pixie voice pairs perfectly with some excellent synth.  Here's their hit We Sink: http://youtu.be/sN0BnpI4mdQ

Lastly Biffy Clyro masters the art of the crescendo in Many of Horror:  http://youtu.be/mAh--lH0H3U

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