Today in Music: Something newer to expand your musical horizons. The past few years have seen a massive void in folk rock. Acts like Mumford & Sons and Sarah Jarosz have been bringing the genre into the mainstream, but an unfortunate amount of independent bands have been swallowed in the folds, either due to the thick skin of the industry or their own lackluster efforts. Portland trio Greylag, on the other hand, have dodged both bullets. They’re stepping onto the scene with a distinct sound that avoids clichés, and, best of all, a determination to celebrate what makes them unique. Greylag take cues from their feathered moniker. Named after a type of goose that flies behind others in order to better observe them, they have spent the past four years watching one another, learning their stylistic differences and taking notes to perfect their stride. Their music falls somewhere between the early ‘70s folk rock of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young and the harmonic comforts of Fleet Foxes. Although their songs are far from timid, their approach to their self-titled debut LP was certainly carefully measured. The cultural and geographical differences between members—lead vocalist and guitarist Andrew Stonestreet of West Virginia, lead guitarist Daniel Dixon of Northern California, and drummer Brady Swan of Texas—brings out a slew of contrary influences in Greylag. Ladies and Gentlemen, the musical styling of “Greylag”. https://youtube/watch?v=6lx-dQnvphs
Posted on: Tue, 27 Jan 2015 00:05:39 +0000
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