By Karen Esparza Posted April 16, 2014
With an abundance of struggling artists, all longing to be the next best thing, it’s truly a challenge for artists to make a name for themselves. But there are artists who are bound to blow up because their music deserves to be heard. Take Lorde for example, most of us had no idea who she was before 2013 and now everyone’s heard “Royals” at least a hundred times.
Volcano Choir is an indie rock band originating from Wisconsin, it was born from a collaboration of Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon and members from The Collections of Colonies of Bees. The band captured my interest because I’d never heard anything like it, cliché, I know but it’s the truth. Lyrics are scarce in the band’s tracks but the few words are enough when paired with the beautiful cacophony of instruments; some great examples of this are “Byegone”, “Dancepack”, or “Still”. It sounds like real music, not something barfed out of a computer.
This organic sound makes listeners drift to a place of harmony, it’s not meant to be blasted at parties, but instead, one that should be savored while laying out on the grass and just basking in the sun. Not all music should want to make you get up and dance, that’s the beauty of music, there are certain kinds suited for different situations. Volcano Choir isn’t new to the music scene, but they tend to fly under the radar.
I’d like to thank Mr. Setzer for having great taste in music and introducing me to this incredible band. Just a listen to Volcano Choir’s “Repave” or “Unmap” both albums are worth the listen, what’s there to lose besides the chance to discover a new sound?
