Only days after publishing a piece on Styrofoam Ones (see here), I am already writing about another band from Toronto, Canada.
Bravestation – a new-wave, post-punk, indie-pop four-piece – have just released their second EP which was prosaically titled ’2010 EP’. Having listened to its five versatile tracks on repeat all week, I can genuinely say that it is one of my favourite releases of the year. As demonstrated in my failure to define a singular genre of Bravestation, they are a notably talented band with the ability to create music consisting of many, many different styles.
That said, there was one thing that I found to be consistent within every song, and that was the atmospheric nature that is so evident in Bravestation’s music. It becomes present immediately after pressing play and is maintained right up until the final second; arguably hanging around even after you’ve turned your speakers off. The melodic guitar and vocals are beautifully accompanied by upbeat drums and finally completed with an electronic touch. Though clearly of a different musical nature, their ability to create this sense of atmosphere and aura around each track draws similarities with dream-pop duo Beach House. With regards to general sound, I could hear aspects from The Temper Trap, and others have even mentioned Yeasayer.
However, maybe we should not be trying to find similar artists, and just accept the fact that this sound is simply Bravestation.
These guys have a big future, and I can’t wait to hear more. Check out two of the tracks from Bravestation’s new EP below.
Bravestation – White Wolves [MF]
Bravestation – Their Calling [MF]
For more on Bravestation check out their bandcamp/myspace page, and purchase the EP on iTunes.
